Dona Paula Los Cardos Malbec

”intense purplish red color. Sweet spicy and intense aromas with notes of red fruits and herbs (such as herbes de provence). In the mouth this wine is soft velvety fresh and well balanced. Our estate vineyards poor clayey soils. The climate is characterized by its warm days and cool nights with an average temperature variation of 14°c (57. 2°f). The yield is 10 tonnes per hectare (approximately 4. 05 tonnes per acre); espalier trellis system and drip irrigation are used. The estate is located at 1 050 meters (almost 3 445 ft) above sea level and the average annual rainfall in this area is 200 mm (7. 87 in). At dona paula our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agriculture practices. Food pairing mendocinean empanadas stuffed with skirt steak and served with criolla sauce. A classic dish of argentine cuisine but with the variation of the skirt steak as its main ingredient.” – dona paula