WINE DESCRIPTION

Family vintners for over 100 years, the Catenas are recognized for their pioneering role in high-altitude viticulture and in leading Argentina’s Malbec revolution. In the 1950s, Don Domingo Catena began sourcing Malbec from the vineyards of Altamira in the Uco Valley. The combination of intense sunlight and cool nights yields an elegant, mineral, slightly spicy Malbec with a deep texture and flavors.

VINIFICATION

This wine goes through cold maceration at less than 50ºF (10ºC) of 3-8 days to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for around 12-18 days with a total maceration of approximately 4-10 days. Elevage: 11-13 in 100% French Oak barrel. 25-40% new, second and third use barrels.

VINEYARDS

Altamira Vineyard: Alluvial origin. Loamy soil, with rounded rocks on the bottom (80% Sand – 10% Clay – 10% Silt)

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Varietal: 100% Malbec

Alcohol: 13.4%

Total Acidity: 6.35 grams/liter

pH: 3.5