02. Arraigo // SINGLE VINEYARD // CABERNET SAUVIGNON
ORIGIN | SINGLE VINEYARD | CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Wines expressing the typicity of each terroir with a 12 month wood ageing in 2nd use French oak. Wines with elegance and proper acidity that secures a safe longevity and a long permanence on the palate.
CHARACTERISTICS
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape Origin: Selection of the best parcels from our Finca Libertad, Mendoza Upper River Bank (850 meters above sea level), Cruz de Piedra, Maipú, Mendoza. Grapes planted 88 years ago by the Benegas Family.
Harvest Time: Second week of April.
Winemaking Process: Prefermentative cold maceration. Fermentation in a tank at 25°C. Post fermentation m ceration for two weeks. Racking and natural malolactic fermentation.
Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels.
Technical Data: Alcohol 14%, Sugar 1.4, PH 3.4, Acidity 6 gr/lt.
Tasting Notes:
-Colour: Intense dark red colour, with brownish edges.
-Nose: Aromas of cherries, currants, plums and chocolate. Spicy and subtle herbaceous notes.
-Mouth: Notes of pine, cedar, graphite, chocolate and black olives. It will develop over time profound aromas and velvety structure. Balanced and elegant with a long and lingering finish.
Ageing Capacity: 12 years.
Drinking Temperature: 15°/17° C (59°/63° F)
Food Pairing: Ideal to combine with smoked dishes (cheese, salmon). Red meats, lamb sweetbreads, fishes like trout and pasta with mushrooms sauce.