Single Vineyard Serenade 2015 – Kobrand Wine & Spirits

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Argentina / Mendoza

Alta Vista was the first Argentine winery to produce single vineyard wines. Using their tailored Terroir Management® system for wine growing and winemaking, Alta Vista uses fruit from distinctive sites to craft unique wines that show the true characteristics of each vineyard. Similar to Single Vineyard Alizarine and Temis, Serenade is aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels and an additional 6 months in bottle. Located above 3,000 feet elevation in Luján de Cuyo, this distinctive vineyard is characterized by drastic diurnal temperature differences and an almost non-existent risk of frost. The climate is arid; the deep soil is clay loam in composition, with boulders 12 feet below the surface. Irrigation is traditional, with water from the Andes Mountains and from a well. Planted in 1960, the selection massale vines are simple Guyot pruned and produce medium-sized clusters, with loose, well-formed grapes. Wine from the Serenade vineyard is distinguished by its expressive red fruit notes, tannic structure, good persistence in the mouth, and great refinement.

95 Points

Tasting Panel

2015 vintage

93 Points

Wine Advocate

2015 vintage

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Harvest Note

2015 was an atypical vintage for Mendoza since it suffered sanitary pressure and higher frequency of rain and humidity. The alcohol content in wines is lower than usual and acidity levels are very convenient. The general balance of the wines is good and less ripe than usual. The results demonstrate that the intensity of aromas is above average. The concentration of the wines is on average but the great balance between alcohol and acidity gives a long and fruity finish. The general style appears to be different to 2004 due to the early harvest, which allowed us to conserve good acidity and lower alcohol. Balance seems to be the main descriptor of 2015 vintage.

Tasting Note

A deep ruby-colored wine with slightly ripe fruit aromas mixed with animal scents and hints of wood. In the mouth, it is fresh with firm but soft tannins which contribute elegance to this Malbec. It is recommended to decant it and then drink it cold, between 60ºF and 64ºF. Cellar time: 8 years.

Technical Data

GRAPES: 100% Malbec

APPELLATION: Mendoza

PH: 3.55

ACIDITY: 6.68 g/l

ABV: 14.5%

AGING: 100% of the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months (2/3 of the barrels are new, and 1/3 are second use barrels)

Unique Selling Points

Low yields of only 1 bottle per vine
Alta Vista was first to produce single vineyard vines in Argentina
Old vineyard planted in 1960
Limited production

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.