{"product_id":"michel-rolland-collection-yacochuya-malbec-2018","title":"Michel Rolland Collection Yacochuya Malbec 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eType of wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYacochuya Malbec from the Michel Rolland Collection is a still red wine with a geographical indication from the Cafayate Valley in Argentina, made from Malbec grapes and characterised by a strong ageing potential. The deep garnet colour introduces bold aromas of strawberry, raspberry, dried violet and spices. On the palate, it expresses a \u003cstrong\u003erobust and complex body\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by fresh acidity and \u003cstrong\u003edense, mature tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. The solid structure, the result of ageing in French oak barrels, carries the sip towards a \u003cstrong\u003elong and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for pairing with grilled meats and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Malbec grapes come from the Cafayate Valley in Argentina. The historic vineyards are located at an altitude of approximately two thousand metres, where their roots delve into \u003cstrong\u003eclay-siliceous and gravel-siliceous soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. The harsh mountain climate ensures intense daytime sunshine and \u003cstrong\u003esignificant diurnal temperature variations\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are fundamental for achieving perfect phenolic ripeness. These environmental conditions give the wine a \u003cstrong\u003enatural gustatory tension\u003c\/strong\u003e and an important chromatic concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual nighttime harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e at low temperatures, followed by a meticulous double sorting of the bunches. After fermentation in steel tanks, the must undergoes prolonged maceration. The subsequent malolactic fermentation and eighteen-month ageing take place in \u003cstrong\u003enew French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which smooth the tannic texture in harmony with the fruit. Finally, the wine is bottled \u003cstrong\u003ewithout any filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e to safeguard its integrity and authentic varietal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1999 in the Cafayate Valley, at an altitude of 2,035 metres, this majestic Malbec expresses the authenticity of rare \u003cstrong\u003evines over 60 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result of the vision of the Michel Rolland Collection, the wine combines Bordeaux refinement with the vibrant Argentinian mountain terroir. Rigorous ageing for \u003cstrong\u003e18 months in new French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e defines its profile of excellence, awarded by illustrious critics such as Wine Spectator and James Suckling. Yacochuya represents a winemaking icon with \u003cstrong\u003emagnificent ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Michel Rolland Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47691883053227,"sku":"62418","price":53.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/michel-rolland-collection-yacochuya-malbec-2018_62418_1_0f306a08-6f52-4546-bbdc-8b0aa00a5897.webp?v=1788437757","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/michel-rolland-collection-yacochuya-malbec-2018","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}