Single Vineyard Constanza Malbec 2020
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Chile / DO Maule
The Constanza vineyard's 12 acres were originally planted with Malbec in 1923. It is completely dry farmed with naturally low yields thanks to a natural aquifer that the roots are able to access. The canopy is left to grow freely in order to keep the grape clusters shadowed during heat spells, preserving the quality of the grapes. The soil is primarily decomposed granite from Chile's coastal range, with small amounts of clay and sand. Each of these elements, together with the elevation and latitude of the Maule region make for a truly incredible site and super terroir-expressive wine.
Harvest Note
The 2020 vintage was a dry and hot year, with very little rain. Flowering was ealy and there were some frost incidents, so production levels were 10-25% lower. While the yield was slightly lower than average, the exceptional quality of the fruit more than compensated for the reduced volume. The vintage brought balance and intensity, landing among the best in recent years.
Tasting Note
Deep purple almost black in color, the nose offers aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and spices. The palate is dense, with ripe fruit and vevety tannins. Subtle hints of earth and cassis linger in the palate, revealing excellent balance and a very long finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Malbec
APPELLATION: Maule
PH: 3.54
ACIDITY: 4.99
ABV: 13.9%
AGING: 12 months in new French Oak Barrels
Unique Selling Points
- From historic 100-year-old vines
- Dry farmed in perfect terroir and microclimate for Malbec
- Handcrafted by Didier Debono, celebrated winemaker originally from Bordeaux
“It is our great privilege to craft wine from these century-old Malbec vines, which is like composing a symphony.”
Didier Debono & Patrick d’Aulan
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.
