CATALPA MERLOT

"Catalpa" is a South American tree that grows about 6 meters high and has beautiful white and aromatic flowers. In addition to providing an attractive landscape, the tree produces pod-shaped fruit approximately 71 cm long. Some Catalpas grow on the golf course of the Finca. Catalpa is the Premium line of the winery. Wines made with grapes from San José, Tupungato (Uco Valley) at 1,300 meters above sea level. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (6 months for Chardonnay).

DESCRIPTION

ORIGIN: Tupungato, Mendoza.
VARIETAL COMPOSITION: 100% Merlot
WINEMAKER: Philippe Caraguel
ALCOHOL: 14%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.2 g / l.
ACIDITY: 6.00 g / l.

CATA'S NOTES
Color: Red, intense, bright.
Aroma: Red fruits, spicy, aging in barrels provides elegance and complexity, with notes of vanilla and caramel.
Mouth: Silky, with friendly tannins, delicate and long finish on the palate.

FEATURES
Winery: Atamisque
Harvest: End of March
Harvesting System: Manual in boxes of 18 kgs.
Fermentation: 30 days in stainless steel tanks, with strict temperature control (25 ° / 30 ° C). Natural and complete melolactic fermentation.
Aging: 12 months in new French oak barrels.
Aging potential: 8 years.