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Polo Amateur Malbec

Grape variety: 100% Malbec

Region of Origin: Maipú – Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza

Vineyard details: alluvial soil and drip irrigation.

Climate: Dry and continental with great sun exposure allowing perfect ripening.

Vine cultivation: vertical shoot position trellising.

Harvest details: picked by hand last week of March. Yield: 15,000 kg/Ha.

Vinification: grapes were destemmed and crushed. Maceration before fermentation. 20% thermoflash vinification. 80% traditional
vinification, 7 days of fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 26ºC. Natural malolactic fermentation. Ageing: 3 months in stainless steel tanks.

Pre-bottling operations: Filtration with diatoms and membranes.

Colour: vibrant red with violet hues

Aromas: delicate and harmonious with an intense mix of red fruit, plum marmalade and cherry

Palate: intense, round and sweet tannins. Persistent finish.

Alcohol content: 13.6% Vol. (20º C)

Total Acidity: 5.4 g/l tartaric acid

Residual Sugar: 3.6 g/l

Serving Temperature: 16-18ºC / Cellar up to 2 years

Enjoy it with stew or spicy red meats