TRAPICHE MANOS MALBEC 2004
Tasting notes
Sight: Deep ruby color
Nose: Intense aromas of red fruit, plum and morello cherry
Mouth: Boca muy dulce con reminiscencia de moka y casis. Final fresco y largo.
Vineyard
Region: Mendoza (Uco Valley)
Localidad: Altamira
Soil: Sandy loam soil
Vintage: Hand-harvested in 20-kg plastic cases
Winemaking
Vat: Oak vats of 6,000 liters
Alcoholic fermentation: Fermentation and maceration in 6,000-liter oak vats at 73-77 ºF, during a minimum of 25 days, using wild yeasts
Malolactic fermentation: Natural malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels
Maceration: 25 days
Oak aging: 18 months
Bottle aging: 24 months
Analysis
Alcohol: 15%
Total acidity: 5.8 g/l
Reducing sugar: 2.88 g/l
Serving suggestions
Service temperature: 61°F
Pairings: Excellent wine to match high class international cuisine dishes based on red meats and game such as deer.
Home aging: 10-15 years
Price ranges
Comercial contact
Pi, Daniel
About the winemaker
Personal information
Name: Pi, Daniel
Age: 50
Education:
Winemaker
Studies abroad:
He has performed several winemaking experiences in United States. Since 2001, he has been participating as expositor in over 15 winemaking conferences and siymposiums in different countries. He is member of the Tasting Committee of prestigious international contests such as “Malbec al Mundo” and “Argentina Wine Awards”.
Calification
Wine Enthusiast (2010) 91
