WINE DESCRIPTION

This cuvée takes its name from a small parcel of the Adrianna Vineyard that is completely covered with oval white stones and was the site of an ancient riverbed. The abundant stones provide optimal drainage and extreme temperatures. They absorb heat and moderate the nights, but also function like ice cubes after a very cold night. Stony soil Malbecs tend to be extremely aromatic, rich and luxurious, just like the River Malbec from Adrianna. This wine can be enjoyed young or aged for decades.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Cold maceration 50% Whole Cluster

Fermentation: In 225 liter oak barrels and 500 liter French oak rollfermentors for 17 days

Max. Fermentation Temperature: 25-30° C, 10-15 days maceration

Aging: 20 months in French Oak barrel. 1-2 years old barrels.

Varietal: 100% Malbec

Alcohol: 13.8%

Total Acidity: 6.8 grams/liter

pH: 3.65

500 lts foudres

Wild yeasts

Key Word Descriptors: floral, exuberant, lengthy smooth tannins, metallic

VINEYARD

Adrianna Vineyard: Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto Region, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Parcel Name: River

Parcel Surface: 2.6 Hectares

Soil composition: Alluvial origin. White stones covered by calcium carbonate. Ancient river bed

Altitude: 4.482 ft (1.366 m) elevation