Background

With vines dating back to 1946, when it served as a private vineyard estate, this remarkable property was redeveloped in 2002 by the grandson of golf legend José Jurado; “The father of Argentine Professional Golf”. Jurado established “Viñas del Golf”; a boutique family winery, golf course, and petite hotel lodge situated in a fully-restored 1921 farmhouse.

In 2007, the 718 acre property was purchased and renamed by the U.S. based development firm, Algodon Wines & Luxury Development Group, who expanded the estate by nearly triple its acreage to over 2,050 acres.

Appellation

San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina

Varietal Composition

40% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Bonarda, 15% Merlot, 10% Syrah

Vintage Notes

Harvesting: Manual
Harvest time: 2nd fortnight of March and 2nd fortnight of April

Winemaking

Microvinification, this is a totally handmade process where the grapes are added unpressed into new French oak barrels to ferment for 60 days at a controlled temperature between 26 and 30º C (78 – 86º F). Once the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation separates the pulp and the skin of the new wine, the aging process continues in the barrels for 24 months.

Tasting Notes

PIMA is a blend of Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot. Deep red color, with a soft and delicate fruit on the nose and palate. Enormous concentration of berry fruits, round, juicy and beautifully integrated. A wine with great strength, character and style, with optimum potential for storage.