BODEGA MARTORELL MALBEC RESERVE
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2006
750 ml
Red
Still Wine
Argentina, Valle de Cafayate
Malbec
D.O.
13.5 %
0-5 g/l
It is a full-bodied wine. Its colour is an intense red-ruby wine with black reflections. It has a dried fruit aroma, such as plums and confectionery raisin, as well as vanilla and chocolate. The wine has got round sweet and mature tannins with a long final shape. Ideal for go with red meats and elaborate dishes. The temperature for tasting is from 16 to 20ºC. The temperature of conservation is from 16ºC to 18ºC.
100% Malbec
the average age of the plants is 10-20 years; the irrigation of the rivers of the area together with the underground water layers make up a micro-climate of special features. 1820 meters on level of the sea; average annual rainfall: 90mm; broad temperature amplitude, dry and sunny climate.
Selective manual and is made when the grapes has reached the best stage of maturity, generally during the last week of February. The point of harvest is determinated by period tastings to obtain the highest level of sugar in the grapes. (more than 13.5% of graduation).
the grapes previously selected, are gently crushed by traditional presses. The stalks are removed during this process and the must (juice and skins) is fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures (24ºc to 28º c).
