MALAJUNTA
Cabernet Franc Reserve
100% Cabernet Franc | 2024
Origin
Area of ​​origin:
Los Árboles and Vista Flores, Tunuyán,
Uco Valley, Mendoza.
Vineyard
Vineyard:
High trellis training system, 12 years old, working with manual cultural tasks.
Floor:
Alluvial sandy loam soils with a high presence of round and angular stones. The interspersed layers of loose sand provide excellent drainage. Calcium carbonate is found at higher elevations within the vineyard.
Irrigation:
A drip irrigation system is used, which, thanks to the permeability of the soil, allows us to control the vigor of the plant during the vegetative cycle.
Product line (images below)
Pedro Ximenez
Canari
Malbec
Petit Verdot
Bonarda
Cabernet Franc
Malbec
Booking
Winemaking
Analytical data:
pH: 6.4
Total acidity: 6.5 g/l
Alcohol: 14.2% GL
Altitude: 1,200 meters above sea level
Harvest: manual in early April, depending on the year.
Maceration:
Cold pre-fermentation for approximately 5 days at 10°C in stainless steel tanks.
Fermentation:
Indigenous yeasts are used for up to 4% fermentation, after which selected yeasts are added. Fermentation takes place between 27 and 29 °C, with daily pump-overs and malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.
Breeding:
12 months in first-use French oak barrels.
Storage potential:
5 years under ideal conditions.
Winemaking (detail):
Manual selection of bunches, controlled crushing, alcoholic fermentation with controlled pump-overs between 22 and 26 °C.
Tasting Notes
Color: It features a striking and imposing ruby ​​red color with purple highlights.
Nose: notes of currants, candied black fruits, minty herbs, thyme and bay leaf, roasted bell pepper and sweet pepper. After decanting, aromas of tobacco, smoke and pepper are perceived.
Palate: A pleasant entry thanks to its round, well-ripened, and firm tannins. Medium acidity with a medium to long finish.
Contact
info@saintrose.com
http://saintrose.com
La Emilia Alley, Lot 45
Luján de Cuyo
Responsible consumption
Drink in moderation. Not for sale to persons under 18 years of age.