Drink moderately. Not to be sold to people under 18.
Malbec
Vintage 2008.
Luján de Cuyo, 15 km south of Mendoza, the capital city of the province of the same name. This vineyard is located on the eastern slope of the mountain range at 960 m asl, and has belonged to Luigi Bosca since 1905.
TASTING NOTES
Distinctive intense deep red color. Cherry and spicy aromas. On the palate, it displays balanced tannins obtained after ageing in French oak for three months. It is a velvety, elegant and modern wine with a sound structure.
TECHNICAL SHEET
Climate
Dry climate, very cold winters, mild springs and cool summers. Large temperature fluctuations between day and night.
Average Temperature in summer: 22 ºC (71.6 ºF)
Average Temperature in winter: 6 ºC (42.8 ºF)
Minimum Temperature in winter: -6º (21.2 ºF)
Annual Rainfall: 197 mm (7.76 in).
Soil
Clayey limestone shallow soil of alluvial origin, high in silt. Pebble and gravel subsoil. Good drainage. All these features provide the grapes with fragrance and fineness.
Soil inclination: 1.5% W-E and 1% S-N. Along with the climate, this gradient offers ideal conditions for the cultivation of this variety of grape, since it provides the berries with deep color, better acids and more intense variety extracts.
Oak Ageing
The wine stays in twice used barrels from 3 to 4 months.
Yield of Vineyard
8000 – 10000 kg/ ha. 56-70 hl/ ha.
Grape Variety
100% Malbec.
Ageing Potential
5 years.
Filtering
Soft.
Service Temperature
between 16 ºC and 18 ºC (60.8 ºF – 64.4 ºF).
Basic Analisis
Alcohol 14°
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 4.54 g/l
Residual Sugar 2 g/l
Pairing
Red meats – White meats – Big game – Hard cheeses.