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Mendoza Vineyards Malbec Gran Reserve

2017
Tim Atkin, MW
91 Points
James Suckling
92 Points
Decanter World Wine Awards
90 Points
The Drinks Business Global Malbec Masters 2020
Bronze (2018 vintage)

Winemaker

Richard Bonvin

 

Grape Variety

100% Malbec

 

Winemaking

The grapes are hand-harvested late March/early April using 20 kg plastic crates. After destemming, cold maceration to preserve primary aromas. The must is cooled before alcoholic fermentation which takes place using native yeasts at 25 degrees. 

 

Ageing

40% in French and American oak barrels for 15 months.