Winemakers
Mauro Nosenzo
Technical Data
Acidity
5.45
Alcohol
14%
Sugar
1.3 g/L
Algodon Wine Estates
Algodon Wine Estates
Premium Reserve Malbec 2015
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
100% Malbec
Vintage Notes
Harvesting: Manual
Harvest time: 1st 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
Wine of a deep red color, with a shade of violet. Typical aroma of ripe red and black fruits, with subtle chocolate and coffee hints. In the mouth it is soft, velvety, with a good structure, and complexity and with soft and round tannins. The finish is elegant and persistent.