The Facts
Origins Argentina > Mendoza > Lujan de Cuyo
Appellation Lujan de Cuyo
Varietal Cabernet Franc
Cepage 100% Cabernet Franc
Winemaking Manual harvest during the month of March. Manual selection of grapes upon arrival at the winery. Pre-fermentation maceration for 4 days at 10ºC (50ºF). Fermentation lasted 7 days at 27ºC (80ºF) in concrete tanks using selected and native yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 20 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally in the concrete tanks. Ageing in concrete tanks for 10 months, then 4 months in bottle before being released.
Aging 10 months in concrete tanks + 4 months in bottle
Alcohol by Volume 14.6%
Overall Fresh and fruity.
Aromas Ripe peppers and minty herbs.
Mouthfeel Medium structure and smooth tannins.
Tasting Notes Sight: intense ruby red colour. Nose: attractive aromas of ripe peppers and minty herbs. Palate: it has an alluring fresh sensation and very soft tannins.
Pairings Pastas with tomato sauce, pizza and meats with complex flavours such as duck or lamb.
Awards 92pts James Suckling, 91pts Vinous