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The Pledge 100

2022

Our Pledge range of wines is our undertaking to deliver to you the best expression of varietals, terroir, origin...

 

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Cool, compact, deep red.
  • Nose: Aromas of bright red fruits combined with herbal notes such as mint and thyme.
  • Palate: Fresh and slightly acidic, reinforcing the wine’s elegance. Structured and concentrated, with subtle hints of vanilla, coconut, and spices from oak maturation. Long and pleasant finish.

Food Pairing

Perfect with grilled red meats, roasted lamb, Mediterranean herb dishes, and mature cheeses.

 

James Suckling
93
Tim Atkin
90
Tim Atkin
91
Descorchados
2024
Descorchados
90
James Suckling
94
Wine Enthusiast
90

Variety: 100% Malbec
Region: Luján de Cuyo (Perdriel, Agrelo, Vistalba) and Maipú (Lunlunta), Mendoza, Argentina
Altitude: 900–960 m.a.s.l.
Soil:

  • Perdriel (established 1918, 960 m.a.s.l.): Deep clay loam soils with occasional sandy lenses, providing good aeration and drainage.
  • Agrelo (established 1904, 950 m.a.s.l.): Pedriel Malbec shows earthy profiles, adding unique character to the blend.
  • Vistalba (established 1905, 900 m.a.s.l.): Saline loam soils with fine gravel at one meter depth, contributing excellent structure, concentration, and texture.
  • Lunlunta (established 1919, 930 m.a.s.l.): Located 150 meters from the Mendoza riverbed, with deep open areas, medium boulders, and minimal topsoil. Produces aromatic and fragrant Malbec grapes.

Climate:
All vineyards share an alluvial regime of approximately 250 mm annual rainfall. Thermal amplitude reaches 20°C, enhancing grape ripening and aromatic expression.

Winemaking

Grapes from each vineyard were vinified separately in stainless steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation included 2–3 daily pump-overs, followed by 2 daily pump-overs post-fermentation to maximize polyphenolic and aromatic extraction. Two delestages were performed during the process, along with post-fermentative maceration. Malolactic fermentation was completed before blending the components. The wine was aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels.

Analytical Data

  • Alcohol: 14.0 % vol.
  • Residual sugar: 2.0 g/L
  • pH: 3.6
  • Total acidity: 5.5 g/L (as tartaric acid)