Flechas De Los Andes - Gran Corte - Malbec2012

RED WINE

Description

Flechas de los Andes was born from the partnership between Baron Benjamin de Rothschild and Laurent Dassault, as the result of their research of a great terroir at the foot of the Andes in the Mendoza region. Each harvest is handpicked, hand selected, and then fermented with high quality requirements in the most modern equipment.

The name "Flechas de los Andes" or "Andes arrows" refers to the 5 arrows, symbol of the Rothschild family (symbolizing the five brothers at the origin of this dynasty of entrepreneurs). At the foot of the Andes, 120 km south of Mendoza, the Malbec variety rules as the king of this unique terroir. This wine "Gran Malbec " was created to achieve a Malbec of high range, faithful representative of the both families Rothschild and Dassault are aiming to produce a great Argentinian Malbec.

Tasting notes

Classic Uco Valley aromas of deep berry fruits are touched-up by oak that lends tobacco and vanilla to the nose. On the palate the pretty cherry, plum and raspberry flavors are Bordeaux-like, with nice acidity on the finish. Drink through 2028—this will last for ages.

Technical data

Appellation: Vista Flores, Uco Valley – 120 km south of Mendoza – Argentina.
Altitude: 1,100m.
Vineyard area: 110 ha.
Soil type: Granite, sand, and gravel from the Andes.
Vine density: 5,800 vines/ha.
Average age of the vines: 17 years.
Soil management: Natural grass cover and drip irrigation.
Pruning: Double guyot.
Harvest: Hand-picking and sorting of all the grapes.
Winemaking: Vats filled by gravity flow. Cold maceration and fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing: 100% in new barrels for 24 months.