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Vino 40/40

Vino 40/40 Red Blend 2018

Vino 40/40 Red Blend 2018

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A malbec-dominant red blend from high-altitude vineyards in the Andean foothills.  The extreme weather conditions result in concentrated, powerful wines, a bracing reprieve from otherwise luxurious international styles dominant elsewhere in the region. 
In this vintage, the malbec is left to hang longer on the vine, while the cabernet is harvested early.  The tempranillo falls between the two, contributing both tannin and fresh, bright fruit.  Merlot softens the edges, and marries everything together.  

About Vino 40/40

40/40 is a team effort in sustainability lead by Lucas Pfister, an Argentinean agronomist with European roots. Lucas studied viticulture and enology in Montpellier, Bordeaux and Lisbon. Then, he had the chance to work in different wine regions throughout the world. In 2013, he started 40/40 in Ugarteche/Mendoza (Lujan de Cuyo), on the family estate Finca La Sofia. With the support of Charlie and Martin, the owners of the estate, Lucas is spearheading minimal intervention vintages using organic and biodynamic production methods. The finca is located 890 meters above sea level, in the Andean foothills. The area is exceedingly dry, with vast variations in temperature. Summers are blazingly hot and arid, while winters are harsh and wind-bitten.

Region

Ugarteche/Mendoza, Argentina

Variety

45% Malbec, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 7% Tempranillo.

Technical Details

Native yeast, partial stem inclusion during fermentation of the malbec.

 

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