D.V. Catena Tinto Historico Red Blend 750 ML

About the Vineyard - Through decades of study and exploration within Mendoza's high altitude mountain terroirs, the Catena family has identified special locations for its Estate vineyards. From the marriage of these historic vineyards emerges a wine of unique character that has natural balance, concentration and a distinct varietal identity. Wine Production - Catena wines are a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth generation vintner, Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil. Although we have found that most of the Catena wines are consumed shortly after release, we are pleased to see that they age beautifully for ten to twenty years. Through decades of study and exploration within Mendoza's high altitude mountain terroirs, the Catena family has identified special locations for its Estate vineyards. From the marriage of these historic vineyards emerges a wine of unique character that has natural balance, concentration and a distinct varietal identity. Tasting Notes - Black fruit and flowers from Uco Valley Malbec laced with spicy Petit Verdot.  Malbec lends freshness and smoothness, while Petit Verdot grants volume and persistence, conferring a lush, rich attack and wonderful length to the blend. Varietal composition - 75% Malbec, 19% Bonarda, 6% Petit Verdot Prefermentation Technique - Cold maceration Fermentation container - Stainless steel tanks Age of Aging Container - 1s, 2nd, 3rd Length of alcoholic fermentation - 16 days Maceration technique - Punchdown and Pumpovers Maceration length - 22 Malolactic fermentation - Yes Type of aging container - Barrels Length of bottle aging - 10 Size of aging container - 225 Type of oak - French Length of aging before bottling - 12-14