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”.

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

70% Cabernet Franc, 30% Malbec

Vintage Notes

Harvesting: Manual
Harvest time: 2nd fortnight of April

Winemaking

The blend, which already happens in the vineyard during the harvest of both varieties , the fermentation process is realized with the microvinication technique, 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 cotinues in the barrels for 18 months.

Tasting Notes

This wine is the divine union of carefully selected barrels of Cabernet Franc and Malbec; is intense red color with ruby hues. Delicate and juicy black fruits, cherries and plum with notes of tobacco and vanilla. The tannins are firm, ripe and round. Wonderful structure and character. Great balance with a long lingering finish.