TOMERO SINGLE VINEYARD MALBEC
Traditional winemaking methods were used including a 3-day cold prefermentative maceration. The wine was fermented in concrete vats without an epoxy coating for 17 to 20 days. The cap was subjected to punching down and pumping over. Fermentation temperature: 25 oC / 77 oF. Aged for 12 months in 225-liter oak barrels, 500-liter casks and 3500 liter ourdres, and further aged in the bottle for another six.
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Argentina, Uco Valley
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APPELLATION:
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Mendoza
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GRAPES:
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100% Malbec
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APPEARANCE:
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Deep purplish red with inky hues.
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AROMA:
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Fresh red fruits, among which plums stand out on a background of mint, vanilla and white chocolate.
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PALATE:
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Sweet on the attack, with velvety tannins. A vibrant wine offering good acidity. Outstanding structure, with a smooth, persistent finish.
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