VARIETAL: Malbec. 55 year old vines.
VINEYARD: San Vicente Vineyard at 3,000 ft altitude (San Carlos, Uco Valley). Poor soils, mostly Sandy 70%, Line 25% and 5% clay. 6 ft deep
FARMING PRACTICES: 100% Estate grown; hand-harvested into 40 lb boxes
WINEMAKING: Fermentation with native yeasts in concrete tanks; very lightly filtered
AGING: Concrete tank aged 8-10 months
PRODUCTION: 621 cases
TASTING NOTES: Aromas of red and black fruit with an herbal freshness. Medium bodied, fresh palate.
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