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| Our Tierras
(Lands) Malbec is produced in small quantities
in the Argentinian Patagonia. Intense red colour with
violet tints. Delicate nose in this complex spicy malbec
with good fruit structure. Rich entry and very good
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Product: Estepa Tierras (Lands) Malbec
2005
Varietal Composition: Malbec 100%
Origin: Upper Valley of the Negro
River, 39.2º latitude south, Patagonia - Argentina
Type of Soil: Sandy and clayish,
with alluvial deposits from the Andes mountains
Estate: "La Antigua" ("the
old one")
Age of the Vineyard 40 years old
Plantation Density: 5.700 plants/ha
Training System: Low espalier
Winter Pruning: Royat double cordon
Green Pruning: Bud positioning in
November
Harvest Day: Last two weeks of March
Produccíon: 50 hl/ha
Vinification
Harvest: Manual
Destalking: Yes
Crushing: Partial
Fermentation: Epoxy-coated concrete
vats
Fermentation Time: 9 days
Temperature: 23/25ºC (maximum)
Maceration: 17 days
Malolactic : Finished in April
Ageing: 55% in French oak barrels
Annual Production: 30.000 bottles
Stowing Time in Bottle: 6 months
(minimum)
Analysis
Alcohol: 14,5 %
Total Acidity: 4,6 g/l (tartaric
acid)
PH: 3,9
Residual Sugar: 2,2 g/l
Tasting Notes
Colour: Intense red with blue tints
Aroma: Red fruits, plums, vanilla
background
Flavour: Concentration of red fruits
and oak reminiscenses
Aftertaste: Long finish, palate wrapping |
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