Terrazas Alto Malbec

The grapes for terrazas altos del plata malbec come from a terrace vineyard at 1067 meters altitude called cordon del plata. The meltwater of the mountain ridge irrigates the vineyard in the dry argentinian summer. The wine is pure in taste with traces of violets and lively fresh fruit and with a medium body. 2016 was an atypical year for the mendoza region with a delayed development of the buds by a cold spring rain during flowering and by the many cloudy days a later ripening and lower harvest than usual. These conditions have led to good quality wine with a lot freshness a lower alcohol percentage and excellent acidity. The grapes were harvested by hand and soaked for 5 days prior to the fermentation of 15 days. The wine has matured for 8 months in oak barrels and is bottled early to get the freshness preserve. Tasting note: colour : intense red with purple accents odor : predominant aromas of red berries cherries and raspberries in harmony with floral notes and hints of