Grapes

• 100% Merlot, from Finca Vidal in Tupungato, Mendoza, at 1050 meters above sea level. Selected from a section of a 60+ year old vineyard trained in pergola system, which underwent thinning during veraison to reduce yield and increase concentration.
• Hand-harvested in 15 kg boxes during the second week of March 2012.

Vinification

• Fermented with a percentage of whole clusters. Aged in new French oak barrels for 18 months.
• Total production: 1250 bottles
• Alcohol content: 14.5%

Tasting Notes

• Bright ruby color.
• Intense, complex nose with aromas of spices, red fruits, cherry, and strawberry jam.
• On the palate, ripe red fruit flavors evolve into earthier notes. Structured tannins and balanced acidity provide freshness that lingers through a long and elegant finish.

Recommendations

• Recommended serving temperature: 14–18°C (58–65°F)
• Decant at least one hour before serving.
• We recommend using a two-prong cork puller.