Achaval Ferrer - Finca Altamira Malbec

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DATA SHEET

CELLAR

Achaval Ferrer

Location: The Consultation

Variety: Malbec

Height: 1050 meters s.n.m.

Surface: 5 1/2 Has.

Density: 6500 Plants / ha.

Yield: 12 hl / ha

Data of Soil: Pebble and layer sandy loam of 20 cm. Some volcanic ash.

Winemaker: Roberto Cipresso, partner and winemaker of Achaval Ferrer, is considered one of the most talented Italian winemakers today by the different media of the International Press.

TASTING NOTE

Since the 2004 harvest, we have decided that the tasting note is at the discretion of our consumers.

PRODUCTION

728 boxes of 12 bottles.

Bottling: September 05, 2008 without clarifying or filtering. While there is an additional risk in this procedure, we prefer not to strip the wine of the subtle aromas and flavors. The formation of deposits in the bottle can be observed after some time of stowing in bottle.

OPTIMUM MATURITY

Maturity Period: Optimum maturity since 2010 and beyond 2020.

Analysis: Alcohol 13.5%, PH 3.6, Total acidity 5.85 gr / l, Volatil acidity 0.62 gr / l, SO2 Total 58 mg / l, Sugar 1.38 gr / l.

To Serve: Temperature between 16º and 18ºC

We strongly recommend decanting this wine at least one hour before drinking it.

CEPAJE

100% Malbec from a single vineyard planted on the free standing of 5.5 hectares in La Consulta, Valle de Uco, more than 80 years ago, at a height of 1050 meters. SNM.