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. Lunlunta is an idyllic district of small orchards and tree-lined country roads, well known for its ancient Malbec vines and silty-clay soils. Lunlunta Malbec displays black and red berry aromatics, a lengthy mid-palate and a ripe silky finish.

VINIFICATION

This wine goes through cold maceration  for some grape lots for 3-5 days under 50ºF (10ºC). The juice is then fermented for 10-17 days with a total maceration of 0-6 days. 11-13 months in 100% French oak. 25-40% new, second and third use.

VINEYARDS

Lunlunta: Alluvial origin. Loamy clay in the topsoil with 5 % surface stones. Sandy and loamy: 50% sand, 30 % silt, 20% clay. Subsoil composed of rounded rocks.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Varietal: 100% Malbec

Alcohol: 13.5%

Total Acidity: 5.45 grams/liter

pH: 3.7