| Solstício de Invierno – Spanish, noun. (Winter Solstice). Observed when the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky, marking the shortest day and the longest night of each year. |
Our Solsticio Malbec is hand-harvested from 65-year-old vineyards grown at over 3,400 feet in elevation at the base of the Andes mountains.
Located in Argentina’s premier wine-grape region, the Uco Valley’s rocky soils, dry climate, pure snowmelt, and dazzling high-altitude sunshine conspire to develop grapes of astonishing intensity.
After five years of patient bottle aging, we are delighted to share with you the very essence of the Andes in a glass. Our Malbec is best enjoyed with friends and family after a generous decanting.
Tasting Notes
- A clean, brilliant wine with deep ruby colors.
- In the nose, plums in perfect harmony with oak — also showing notes of eucalyptus.
- Beautiful on the front palette, with a nice balance between acids and smooth tannins.
Technical Notes
- Varietal: 100% Malbec
- Alcohol: 13.55%
- Vineyard Altitude: 3,214 feet
- Vineyard Age: 65 years old
- Harvest: Manual, using small lot boxes
- Fermentation: 4 days cold maceration at 46ºF. 7 days alcoholic fermentation at 77ºF. Post-fermentive maceration with the skins for 14 days at 82ºF.
- Barrel Aging: 100% aged in French Oak for 11 months
- Bottle Aging: 4 years
- Closure: Natural cork
- Service temperature: 62ºF – 66ºF
Decant 45 minutes before serving
