2010 Amancaya Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker's Notes
"70% Malbec/30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep purple-red colour. In the nose the aromas in red and black fruits are appreciated, also blackcurrant and plums with a hint of vanilla and mocha. On the palate it has a nice tannic texture, round and well-balanced. Notes of vanilla and mocha coming from the French oak. Nice to drink as from October 2011 and will improve in the next three years."

Technical Notes
"The grapes come from the vineyards of Vistalba, La Consulta, Agrelo, Tupungato and Tunuyan (which are all over 30 years old and situated on an altitude between 800 and 1400 m). The meticulous selection takes place in the vineyards of the Catena family as well as in the vineyards of producers with the greatest terroirs of Mendoza. The traditional techniques such as pumping over are used during fermentation. Maceration for the Cabernet Sauvignon lasted 25 to 35 days, and 14 to 35 days for the Malbec. Malolactic fermentation took place in 100% stainless steel tanks, with traditional pumping-over. The ageing in oak barrels takes 12 months in French oak, 25% new oak and 75% second generation. Blending is performed at the moment of the first racking. The wine is purified with stiff egg whites. The barrels are all made at DBR's cooperage. Winemakers, Estela Perinetti and Christian le Sommer. Acidity 5.75g/L; p.H. 3.70; Residual Sugar 2.0g/L 14% alc."