Vive Malbec 2023
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Argentina / Mendoza
Alta Vista’s Vive Malbec exhibits the true character of its grape variety. Fresh and intense, this wine’s aromas and flavors provide an excellent introduction to the fresh, fruit forward characteristics and overall quality of wines from Argentina.
Harvest Note
Heavily affected by La Nina, 2023 was one of the driest and lowest yielding vintages of the last 20 years. The cool, dry winter led to a warm, dry summer. Drought and frost reduced yields while the warmth accelarated harvest. All resulting fruit is excellent, though scarce.
Tasting Note
Intense red fruit aromas, specifically plum, with hints of vanilla and a subtle trace of coffee. Young, bright and explosive in the mouth. To be served at cool temperatures to highlight the freshness.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Malbec
APPELLATION: Mendoza
PH: 3.7
ACIDITY: 5.5 g/l
ABV: 13.5%
AGING: 25% of the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 6 months, with the balance in a mix of Stainless steel tanks and concrete
Unique Selling Points
- Perfect introduction to the best of Argentina
- All grapes are hand-harvested
- Fruit-forward and approachable
- Made for everyday consumption
- Great value
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.
