Sierra Los Andes Malbec 2020

El Alto Vineyard is located in Ugarteche, in the southe rn part of Luján de Cuyo, at 1,050 meters (3,445 feet) above sea level. The soils range from sandy loam to clay loam, with va riable content of stone. The climate typically presents warm days and cool nights, with an average temperature va riation of 14 °C (57.2 °F) and an average annual rainfall of 250 mm (9.8 in). The vines yield 12 tons per hectare, and they are grown in espaliers, using drip irrigation. At Doña Paula, our vineyards have alw ays been managed using sustainable agricultural practices.

The grapes are harvested from mid to late Mar ch. In the winer y, they are first destemmed and softly crushed. A cold pre-fe rmentative maceration takes place to preserve the primary aromas. Then, the must is cooled and traditional fermentation starts. Post-fe rmentation maceration lasts between 10 and 15 days. Malolactic fe rmentation is car ried out after maceration.

The grapes are harvested from mid to late Mar ch. In the winer y, they are first destemmed and softly crushed. A cold pre-fe rmentative maceration takes place to preserve the primary aromas. Then, the must is cooled and traditional fermentation starts. Post-fe rmentation maceration lasts between 10 and 15 days. Malolactic fe rmentation is car ried out after maceration.

IN STAINLESS STEEL TANK, 8 MONTHS