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

This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration (60% to 80% whole cluster) of 5-10 days at less than 50ºF (10ºC) to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for around 12-22 days with a total maceration of approximately 10-15 days. Elevage: 18-21 months in French Oak (10+ years old 2200 lts. Foudres).

Varietal: 100% Malbec

Alcohol: 13.60%

Total Acidity: 6.9 grams/liter

pH: 3.6

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