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2006 DON JUAN NAHUEL MALBEC RESERVA

INTRODUCTION

Don Juan Nahuel is named after Gustavo Santaolla's son.

VINEYARD PROFILE

Lunlunta,Luján de Cuyo and Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo

TASTING NOTES

Sight: Intense ruby red color, with deep bluish and black tones.

Nose: Fruity, with prevalence of mature
plums and prunes, spicy notes, with certain
nutmeg and clove aroma. Its tertiary aromas
are noted, determining its elegance.

Mouth: Unctuous, dense, full bodied, revealing
spices as nutmeg, clove, with delicate
cinnamon notes at midpalate. Dehydrated
fruits reappear, such as plums and figs; it has
strong and mature tannins, and a sweet and
complex finish.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Cold Soak: Pre-fermentation at 10° for 24 hours

Alcoholic Fermentation: At 25-27° in stainless steel tanks for 10 days

Malolactic Fermentation: in oak barrels

Alcohol: 14%

Oak Ageing: 24 months

Oak Type: 100% new French (70%) & American (30%) barrels

Barrel age: 100% new

Varietal Breakdown: 100% Malbec from Lunlunta, Mendoza

Vineyard Information: Old vines (40+ years old), VSP trained

Production: 9,000 bottles