Description
The Lagarde wines is our collection of our one hundred percent varietals wines. This range includes the following wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah and Chardonnay. Raised for 8 to 12 months in oak, these red wines reach a delicate balance between fruit and a sophisticated palate.
VARIETAL COMPOSITION: 100% Cabernet SauvignonVINEYARD: Luján de Cuyo - Mendoza. Planted in: 1992, 1993, 1998 y 2003. Altitude: 850 and 980 msnmVINEYARD STRUCTURE/YIELD: High vine training. Drip irrigation. Cordon pruning with spurs. Average yield: 90-100 q/haFERMENTATION PROCESS: In stainless steal tanks with daily pumpovers and a controlled temperature under 30 °C. The maceration lasts between 15 and 20 days, depending on daily tastings. The Malolactic fermentation is spontaneousAGING: A 50% of the wine was in oak barrels for 8-10 months (80% French and 20% American)STORAGE IN BOTTLE: Over 5 yearsCOLOR: dark red and shiny colorAROMA: aromas of black fruits, spices, tobacco and some minty notesFLAVOR: good body structure, robust with a persistent and longlasting finishPAIRING SUGGESTION: Ideal with grilled red meats and hard cheesesALCOHOL: 13,6%TOTAL ACIDITY: 4,7 g/lSUGAR RESIDUE: 1,93CONTENT: 0.75 L
