Cuvelier Los Andes Malbec 2019

As in previous winters 2018 was pretty dry with very little snowfall on the Andes. However, the spring months were within the temperature and precipitation annual averages. A dry and windy period during the flowering cycle delivered excellent fruit-set as well as healthy and perfectly shaped clusters. During summer, February recorded unusually low precipitations and an abundance of sun which generated a strong sugar synthesis. March turned out to be cooler than usual which preserved the acidity, slowed down the sugars and allowed a good phenolic ripening. At harvest time, the grapes showed good maturity and balance with slightly less concentration and a little more acidity than in previous years. Despite its challenges, the 2019 vintage offers a taste profile with a little extra freshness.

Once the vats are full, the grapes undergo maceration before the alcoholic fermentation occurs. This takes place in stainless steel tanks at a maximum of 26oC and lasts from 7 to 10 days. and lasts from 7 to 10 days.

Aging: 60% in French oak barrels for 11 months.