Single Vineyard Albaneve 2020
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Argentina / Mendoza
Perched at almost 4,000 ft in elevation in the Campo de los Andes sub region of the Valle de Uco, the Albaneve Vineyard's soils are deep. They have colluvial, light and permeable origin with sandy loam texture and a profile consisting mainly of rocks. The irrigation method is traditional, fed by the Andes mountain range. The climate is cold, with warm days and cool nights. The soft and constant breeze contributes to the health of the vineyard and its slow and balanced ripening process. Albaneve Vineyard’s grape vines were planted in 1999. Currently, the pruning technique used is Single Guyot, and Massal Selection is characterized by small clusters with big berries that are not very crowded.
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2020 vintage
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2020 vintage
Harvest Note
The 2020 season experienced low amounts of rainfall, with some instances of frost and hail. Winter was cool and dry and summer experienced high temperatures.
Tasting Note
Intense and wild, like the terroir it comes from. On the nose, aroma of red fruit such as blueberries and blackberries, and tropical notes, reminiscent of guava jam. In the mouth, powerful, broad with a refreshing acidity.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Malbec
APPELLATION: Campo de los Andes
PH: 3.59
ACIDITY: 6.36 g/l
ABV: 15%
AGING: 100% of the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months (2/3 are new barrels and 1/3 are second use barrels)
Unique Selling Points
- In 2001, Alta Vista was first winery in Argentina to produce single vineyard wines
- Albaneve Vineyard was planted in 1999
- Yields are low: just 1 bottle per vine
Alta Vista's Terroir Expression Winemakers® became the first in Argentina to produce single vineyard Malbec wines, each representing the unique characteristics of their high elevation, estate vineyards.
About the Grape
Malbec
Well-made Malbec is a dark, perfumed wine with rich, blackberry and damson plum fruit, aromas of violets and tobacco, and ripe, juicy tannins. In France, may be mineral, structured and austere.
