09/02/2021
DID YOU KNOW? Malbec isn’t afraid of heights! This varietal thrives at higher elevations, where there is a dramatic temperature shift between the hot, sunny days and cold, clear nights.
Lush and fruit-forward red cherry, black plum and wildberry jam balanced by espresso bean on a fresh, well-structured frame with soft tannins and a lingering finish. Pairs perfectly with Taco Tuesday. Or any day, really.
Many South American vineyards are nestled among some of the tallest and most beautiful mountain ranges in the world, with elevations as high as 20 (“veinte”) thousand feet. At these higher elevations, the air is thin and dry, making it inhospitable for many pests that attack grapevines, therefore eliminating the need for pesticides. These extreme growing conditions make for delicious wine that exhibits concentrated flavors and unique character.
The grapes for this single-vineyard Malbec were handpicked from vines planted over a decade ago in the foothills of the Andes. After harvest, the grapes were immediately sorted, destemmed, lightly crushed, and placed in stainless steel vats where they fermented on native yeasts for 40 days. The wine then aged in stainless steel tanks with French Oak staves for 8 months until bottling, unfined and lightly filtered.
2019 Veinte Malbec
$27 | Colchagua Valley, Chile
Fruity, Bold
100% Malbec
Vegan
Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: 5.4 g/L
