Description
Malbec Mendoza is an inevitable reflection of the variety that is emblematic to our country, the mountainous ranges of the Andes and the sun. Composed of various vineyards, located in the major geographic references that the Cuyana province offers, this young wine, potent and velvety wine, expresses pleasure, smooth and soft, combining land and flavors in one clear strong message. This wine explains Malbec as well as Mendoza in one universal language.
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour

- Oenologist: Gustavo Rearte
- Hectares: 54


Name | Bodega Achaval-Ferrer Malbec Mendoza 2020 |
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Type | Red still |
Denomination | N/A |
Vintage | 2020 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 14.6% by volume |
Grape varieties | 100% Malbec |
Country | Argentina |
Region | Mendoza |
Vendor | Achaval Ferrer |
Origin | Luján de Cuyo, Medrano, Uco Valley |
Climate | Altitude: Luján de Cuyo 3150 ft; Medrano: 2199 ft.; Uco Valley: 3478 ft. |
Plants per hectare | Luján de Cuyo: 2200; Medrano: 1600; Uco Valley: 1600. |
Yield per hectare | 2.5 tons. |
Harvest | Last week of March and first week of April. |
Wine making | Aerated pump-overs with soft sprinkling of the cap, followed by pressing at the end of and up to 4 days after fermentation as determined by daily tasting results. No ltering. Cold soaks, acid correction, bleed-offs and addition of enzymes were not used during vinification. Fermented in cement tanks at a maximum temperature up to 93-95oF with extensive pumping over for better extraction. |
Aging | Malolactic fermentation: 100% spontaneous in oak barrels. Aged 9 months in 2-year old French oak barrels produced by Boutes and Mercury. |
Total acidity | 6.65 gr/L |
PH | 3.7 |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |