Varietal Composition 100% malbec Vintage 2007 Harvest March 23-April 11; hand-harvested Appellation Mendoza, Argentina Vineyards in Agrelo, Perdriel, La Consulta, Las Compuertas Climate Semi-desert; 2,500 feet average altitude Growing Season A mild winter with minimal frost was followed by warm, consistent temperatures in spring that set a healthy, uniform crop. A long, moderate growing season followed, allowing fruit to ripen slowly and fully. Rains in mid-March necessitated the delay of harvest to give the vines time to reabsorb excess precipitation and re-concentrate flavors in the berries. Yield 3.1 to 3.6 tons/acre Primary Fermentation Fermented with selected and native yeasts in 8 to 15 ton closed-top stainless steel fermentors. Maceration 3 to 4 day cold soak; 15 to 18 days total maceration Secondary Fermentation Native malolactic fermentation in barrel; 3 months to completion Barrel Aging 9 months in American and French oak barrels; 19% new Bottling March 2008 Tasting Notes Our most sophisticated Felino malbec yet carries a deep magenta hue and aromas of dark berries and anise. On the palate, intense, pure flavors of just-picked raspberries, black plum and graphite unfold in velvety layers. Exotic notes of ginger and white pepper carry through the mid-palate to intermingle with firm tannins and notes of cedar on the finish. Alcohol 14.3% |