Sight: It is a maroon-colored wine.
Nose: Its nose is deep and complex, displaying cassis and beer notes.
Mouth: On the palate, it is elegant, flaunting soft tannins and a long finish.
Region: Mendoza (Upper Mendoza River Region)
Localidad: Agrelo
Altitude: 960 meters asl
Soil: loam
Age: 35 years
Vintage: hand-harvested
Yield: 2.24 tons/acre
Vat: stainless steel
Alcoholic fermentation: 20 days
Malolactic fermentation: yes
Maceration: 1 week
Winery aging: 2 months
Oak aging: 12 months
Bottle aging: 8 months
Alcohol: 13.9%
Total acidity: 5.59 g/l
Volatile acidity: 0.67 g/l
Reducing sugar: 4.62 g/l
Extract: 29.68 g/l
Free sulfur dioxide: 27 mg/l
Total sulfur dioxide: 61 mg/l
Service temperature: 63°F
Pairings: roasted meats
Home aging: 7 - 10 years
Name: Lovaglio, José
Age: 28
Education:
Winemaker - Graduated from UC Davis - Viticulture & Oenology (California)
Awards / Scholarships:
Argentina Wine Awards (2011) Silver
Argentina Wine Awards (2012) Silver