Pispi 2017 Malbec Red Blend

Blend: Malbec;Petit Verdot;Bonarda

Alcohol percentage: 14

Tasting Notes

RED BLEND COMPOSITION40% Malbec | Perdriel, Lujn de Cuyo (950 m.a.s.l / 3.110 ft)20% Petit Verdot | Los Chacayes, Uco Valley (1350 m.a.s.l / 4.430 ft)20% Bonarda | Medrano, Maip (700 m.a.s.l / 2.300 ft)10% Cabernet Franc | La Consulta, Uco Valley (1.050 m.a.s.l / 3.450 ft)10% Merlot | Los Chacayes, Uco Valley (1350 m.a.s.l / 4.430 ft)Hand-harvested grapes from each terroir at different dates in order to find the ideal ripeness and expression. A co-fermentation of Petit Verdot and Bonarda is carried out in concrete egg shaped vats. The remaining components are fermented separately in stainless steel tanks. 40% of the wine is aged in second use French oak barrels for 12 months.