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Moivada Reserva Roble - Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

 

Vineyard location: Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza.

Age of the vineyard: more than 20 years old

Alcohol: 14,5 %

Yielding: 40 hl / ha

Grapes: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon - 15% Malbec.

Harvest: 4th April - 16th April
Canopy cut-back and green harvest in December. Manual harvest in 20 kg trays in order not to damage the grapes. Double selection is performed: first selection of bunches and a second selection grape by grape.

Bleeding: 25 %

Fermentation: Cold maceration to achieve fruity aromas. Fermentation with indigenous yeast at 28 ºC in order to preserve the optimum expression of the "terroir". Pumped over four times per day and extended maceration period of 30 days.

Ageing: 100% exclusively in French oak barrels for 12 months.
Final clarification with fresh egg whites and 12 months in bottle before to be release.

Drinkable: 10 years

Tasting Notes: Supple, lush, with round, delicious textures, this wine reveals hints of blackcurrant, cedar, and raspberry that yield to bigger structured black fruit, coffee bean and violet nuances. Bold flavors of plum and black berry linger long on the palate resulting in an impeccably well-balanced wine.

Food Recommendation: With red meats, game.

Cheese Recommendation: Rich Cheeses

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