Familia Mayol Malbec

Composition: Single Vineyard 100% Malbec. Source: Montuiri Vineyard. Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza. Planted in 1998 at an altitude of 920 meters / 3,020 feet. Average annual rainfall is 200 mm / 7.9 in. The soil in Montuiri Vineyard is alluvial, shallow loamy with silty clay over sandy gravel. Winemaking: Hand harvested in plastic boxes. Destemmed but not crushed (whole berries). Fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Cold maceration during pre-fermentation. Malolactic was spontaneously produced in neutral oak. The wine rested in French oak barrels for 12 months. Style: Intense red violet color. Medium-bodied Malbec. Cherry, mulberry and cassis linger with sweet toast aromas. Spice and mineral notes on a long and fresh finish. Good typical varietal character combined with earthy. Suggested Drinking Temperature: 18º-20º C (64º-68º F)