Terroir Selection Malbec 2021
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Argentina / Mendoza
Alta Vista’s Terroir Selection Malbec thoughtfully blends four estate vineyards in a unique proportion each vitnage. Albaneve and Temis, in different appellations within the Uco Valley, bring tension and structure, while Azamor and Alizarine in Luján de Cuyo bring richness and depth.
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2021 vintage
Harvest Note
The 2021 growing season was very typical - allowing for healthy and full maturation of the grapes. The region saw little rain, with warm daytime temperatures and cool nights.
Tasting Note
Elegant and intense on the nose, an attack of black cherry aromas with fresh spice coming through, like thyme and cardamom. A hint of wood, cinnamon and vanilla. On the palate, fresh and lively, yet firm. Polished tannins, the final and perfect touch to this harmonious wine.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Malbec
APPELLATION: Mendoza
PH: 3.78
ACIDITY: 5.85 g/l
ABV: 14.50%
AGING: Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, a third each in new, second use, and third use barrels.
Unique Selling Points
- Unique blend of Uco Valley and Lujan de Cuyo terroirs
- High elevation vineyards
- Hand harvested, estate-grown fruit
- Moderate oak aging allows for fresh expression
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.
