£192.00 (6 Bottle Case)
Carmelita Malbec 2020 is deep ruby red with violet hues in the glass. Its nose is refined yet expressive; full of cherries, black pepper, blackcurrants, and subtle oak. It is silky and full-bodied with subtle tannins and a long elegant finish..
| Varietal | 100% Malbec |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Production | 200 cases x 6 bottles |
| Vineyard | Located in the Uco Valley, Mendoza at an altitude of 1,085m above sea level. The high altitude, fertile soil and cool, dry climate provide ideal conditions for creating this outstanding wine. |
| Harvest | Hand picked on 1st April 2020 |
| Yield | 2.0 tonnes per acre |
| Winemaking | 5 day cold maceration; 3 day post-fermentation maceration; 23 day total maceration period. 18 day primary fermentation performed in a small tank (average temperature 23 - 26°C). Malolactic fermentation in barrel ended September 2020. |
| Maturation | 21 months in Boutes French oak (50% new) |
| Bottling | Bottled on the 17th January 2022. Unfiltered to ensure aromatic integrity. The wine will show deposits after cellaring - decanting an hour before drinking is recommended.Q14 |
