Grapes

• 100% Merlot, selected from a pergola-trained vineyard over 60 years old, located in Finca Vidal, Tupungato, Mendoza, at 1050 meters above sea level.
• Yield was reduced through cluster thinning to increase concentration.
• Hand-harvested in 15 kg boxes during the last week of March 2013.
• Despite adverse spring conditions (frost in November and rain in December), the summer was dry with good thermal amplitude, favoring flavor and aroma concentration.

Vinification

• Fermented with 25% whole cluster. Aged in new French oak barrels for 18 months.
• Total production: 1500 bottles

Tasting Notes

• Bright ruby color.
• Intense, complex nose with cherry and strawberry jam aromas. The use of whole clusters adds spicy notes.
• On the palate, ripe red fruit flavors stand out. Balanced tannins and acidity provide roundness. The oak complements the fruit without overpowering it.

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