Penedo Borges - Finca Don Otaviano

Penedo Borges Malbec Reserva 2007

Production

Location: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
Harvest: hand-picked in Mayo 2008, transported in 18 kg. capacity plastic bins.
Maceration: From 9º to 12ºC during 6 days, previous fermentation.
Fermentation: Under controlled temperature between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius.
Grapes or varieties composition: 100 % Malbec.
Time in barrels: 100% in French oak during one year.
Altitude: 950 above sea level.
Filtration:: Soft filtration for brilliance only, in thick meshes.

Vinification

6 months in corked bottles under controlled temperature.

Chemical analysis

Alcohol: 13,5% vol.
Sugar: 3,9 gramas por litro.
Total acidity: 5,2 gramas por litro.
pH: 3,7

Tasting notes

This is a classical argentinian cabernet and bears the unique caracter of our region (Lujan de Cuyo). Veiy attractive in colour, almost seductive, brings elegant, refined aromas ofjam and fresh grapes,that match perfectly with its typical vanilla scent and a soft oaky touch.Its structure is straightforwardly mouthfilling.