Finca El Origen Phi Red Blend 2019

Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Wine Details

Each lot of the estate was harvested manually at the right moment using 10kg crates during the coolest hours of night, followed by a manual selection of the best grapes. After a 5-day maceration, alcoholic fermentation was conducted with select yeasts for 14 days. Controlled open and clossed pump-overs were performed during the fermentation and maceration phases. Total maceration times was 28 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in new French and American oak barrels, followed by a 16-month ageing period. The best barrels were selected before proceeding with the final blend. The wine was bottled unfiltered and further aged for 2 years.

Vineyards/Region

Finca La Esperanza Vineyard, located in Chacayes, Vista Flores, Valle de Uco, at the foothills of the Andes mountain range, 3,900 ft ASL

Tasting Note

Aromas of white chocolate and black fruits. Delicate notes of fruit preserves. Well-blended tannins on the palate, good acidity and structure. A round, balanced palate with a gentle touch of wood.

Food Pairing

Barbeque roasts, chivito Patagonico, vegetable stews.

Varietal

63% Malbec, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Syrah

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