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Altivo Barrel Selection Malbec 2008
Tasting notes
Sight: bright, medium ruby-red
Nose: subdued aromas of dark fruits, chocolate and licorice
Mouth: silky-smooth and broad on the palate, with an absence of edges to the dark raspberry and spice flavors. Finishes with rather suave tannins and good length and lift.
Vineyard
Region: Mendoza (Uco Valley)
Localidad: San Carlos
Altitude: 950 a 1050 meters asl
Soil: soil of alluvial origin: 70% sand, 10% lime, 10% clay, 10% stones. Top Soil Depth 2.62–3.28 ft. Major Solar Exposure during the days and cold temperatures at night. Average Temperature 57.2 ºF. Maximum Average Temperature 91.4 ºF. Average Thermal Amplitude 60.8 ºF. Annual Average Rainfall 7.28 in. Water supply from the Tunuyan River.
Age: 10 years
Vintage: hand -harvested
Winemaking
Vat: 70% of the wine; 70% French and 30% American oak during 12 months (50% new)
Alcoholic fermentation: fermentation in 10.000 lts tanks, with controlled temperature, 3 days with cold pre fermentative maceration at 9°C; afterwards, 10 days at 27°C.
Malolactic fermentation: 100%
Maceration: during 28 days at 72 - 77º F
Analysis
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total acidity: 5.5 g/l
Serving suggestions
Service temperature: 61°F
Pairings: perfect to pair with stews, grilled goat, bird game and seasoned food
Home aging: 3 years
Price ranges
Comercial contact
Ferreyra, Andrea
About the winemaker
Personal information
Name: Ferreyra, Andrea
Age: 39
Education:
Winemaker - Postgraduate in Enology and Viticulture
Export destinations
United States 
Brazil 
Germany 
Canada 
Austria 
Colombia 
Denmark 
Netherlands
Awards
Decanter World Wine Awards - Gold - 2009
