El Plata Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Tasting notes
Sight: It has an intense and attractive red color.
Nose: Its aroma reminds of red and black fruits.
Mouth: In the mouth it has a good balance, nice tannins and a long finish.
Vineyard
Region: Mendoza (Upper Mendoza River Region)
Localidad: Agrelo
Altitude: 980 meters asl
Soil: From medium to heavy texture, rocky
Vintage: Manual
Region: Mendoza (Upper Mendoza River Region)
Localidad: Cruz De Piedra
Altitude: 900 meters asl
Soil: Shallow soil, loamy texture
Vintage: Manual
Region: Mendoza (Uco Valley)
Winemaking
Vat: Grapes are received in the winepress and once they are destemmed they are sent to small containers.
Alcoholic fermentation: The temperature is slowly increased to 20ºC and selected yeasts are added. Fermentation lasts between 10 and 15 days, in a controlled temperature lower than 28ºC.
Winery aging: 15 months
Analysis
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total acidity: 5.4 g/l
Reducing sugar: 2.06 g/l
Serving suggestions
Service temperature: 59°F
Pairings: It is ideal to accompany with dishes such as tamales, humitas (flavored corn paste wrapped in corn leaves) and also with roasted meats.
Comercial contact
Rodriguez Gardiol, Paola
About the winemaker
Personal information
Name: Rodriguez Gardiol, Paola
Age: 30
Education:
Winemaker
Wine story
This line of wines and sparkling wines is named after “EL PLATA” mount, the highest point of the well known Andean mountainous range and provider of water that irrigate our vineyards.
Export destinations
Brazil
