Finca el origen reserva cabernet sauvignon 2008

Technical data

Wine type:
Red

Grape variety:
Vintage: 2008
Winemaker:
- Bertelsen, Gonzalo

Tasting notes

Sight: Intense ruby red color.

Nose: Among its complex aromas of black fruit, blackberries, black cherries, blueberries and cassis stand out, combined with spices such as black pepper, balsamic notes and tobacco.

Mouth: On the palate, it is a fresh wine with good structure and balance as well as sweet and velvety tannins.


Vineyard

Region: Mendoza (Uco Valley)
Altitude: 1200 meters asl
Soil: Medium to low fertility soils, very permeable and
Age: 12 years
Vintage: Hand-harvested
Yield: 5.16 tons/acre

Winemaking

Alcoholic fermentation: 10 days at temperature betwenn 77 and 86ºF
Malolactic fermentation: 100%
Maceration: 10 days
Winery aging: 14 months
Oak aging: 9 months
Bottle aging: 4 months

Analysis

Alcohol: 14.5%
Total acidity: 5.4 g/l
Volatile acidity: 0.71 g/l
Reducing sugar: 2.15 g/l
Extract: 31.86 g/l
Free sulfur dioxide: 31 mg/l
Total sulfur dioxide: 110 mg/l


Serving suggestions

Service temperature: 64°F
Pairings: Grilled red meats with spicy sauces

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Bertelsen, Gonzalo

About the winemaker

Personal information

Name: Bertelsen, Gonzalo
Age: 40
Education: 1991 -1996 - Agronomist specialized in wiemaking - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Studies abroad: 2006 - 2007 - M.A. in Winemaking in Adelaida University, Australia

Opinion: For the production of Malbec Gran Reserve, Finca El Origen owns exceptional vineyards in the Uco Valley, in Fundo La Esperanza, at the foot of the Andes Mountains, at 1,200 mts above sea level. The Uco Valley subappellation is one of the most promising wine region within Mendoza province. This area has the ideal conditions for the development of this exceptional variety, resulting in an awesome fruit wine with great personality.

Vision of the Argentinian wine industry: Currently, Argentina`s wine industry is undergoing big changes due to the opening of export markets, which has encouraged winemakers and agronomists to greater specialization and constant updating, both in Argentina and abroad. This can be seen in the great success of Argentinian wines in terms of quality and prestige. Considering the country`s viticulture and geographic diversity, thre is also a specialization according to the denomination of origin, such as Malbec in Mendoza, Pinot Noir in Patagonia, and Torrontés in Salta. It is also important to bear in mind the great foreign investment in the country, which has undoubtedly helped in the commercial boom of the last years.

Export destinations

  • Canada Canada
  • United States United States
  • Brazil Brazil
  • South Korea South Korea
  • Chile Chile

Calification

Argentina Wine Awards (2010) Silver

Awards

Vinandino - Silver Medal - 2009