Vallisto Malbec

Vallisto · Calchaquí Valley, Argentina

This Malbec has a fresh character with silky tannins. Plum and red berries notes with very subtle spices. Medium-bodied structure with a juicy mouthfeel. The vineyard is located on a site with rich loamy soils with a deep rocky subsoil, on the western slope of the Punta Alta mountain, which protects the vines from excessive sun exposure. Standing at more than 1,900 meters above sea level, the vineyard benefits from the coolness provided by high elevation.

Farming
Organic farming practices

Harvest Method
Hand harvest

Varietal
Malbec

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 2010

Vessel
12 months aging: 70% concrete tanks, 30% French oak

Vineyard Yield
35 hl/ha

Soil Type
Decomposed granite and stone floor

Annual production
40,000 bottles

Vinification
Grapes are hand picked in 20kg baskets. Grapes are crushed and destemed upon arrival at the winery. They are transfered into concrete tanks, where fermentation starts with native yeast after 2-3 days. Controled fermentation temperature around 20 celcuis in order to keep fruit character. During early stages of fermentation 3 daily pumpover. Then the cap is being submerged every day. The wine is pressed just a few days after ending alcoholic fermentation. Natural malolactic fermentation occurs, and the wine is then aged for 12 month in a combination of concrete and French oak barrels.