02. Arraigo // ESTATE // CABERNET FRANC

ORIGIN | CLASSIC | CABERNET FRANC

The Classic line is a reserva range that offers fresh fruit. Soft and elegant wines with an excellent value for money ratio. Serious wines that surprise for its intensity, roundness, balance and elegant aromas. An excellent exposure of the Mendoza terroir.

CHARACTERISTICS

Varietal Composition: 100% Franc.

Grape Origin: Finca Libertad, Mendoza Upper River Bank (850 meters above sea level; 2800 ft), Cruz de Piedra, Maipú, Mendoza. Mixture of young vineyards descended from the ancient vineyards planted by Tiburcio Benegas in 1888.

Winemaking Process: Prefermentative cold maceration. Fermentation in tank at 25°C with native yeast. Post fermentation maceration for two weeks.

Ageing: 6 months in French oak barrels.

Technical Data: Alcohol 14.5%, Sugar 2.11, PH 3.6, Acidity 5.6 gr/lt.

Tasting Notes:

-Colour: Ruby red colour with deep purple edges. Clear, limpid and medium intensity.

-Nose: Herbaceous at the entrances, with fresh and complex aromas of red fruits such as currants, raspberries and plums.

-Mouth: Elegant at the entrance; meaty in the mid palate with friendly ripe and round tannins. Long and silky finish.

Ageing Capacity: 8 years.

Drinking Temperature: 15°/17° C (59°/63° F)

Food Pairing: Ideal to join with barbecued red or white meat, fat fish and pasta with light sauces.

INFO

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Awards

2016 James Suckling (USA): 91

2017 James Suckling (USA): 92