· Average age of vines
More than 30 years.
· Grape variety
100% Malbec
· Time of harvest
Second and third week of March.
· Harvest
Hand harvested in small plastic boxes of 18 kg.
· Average vineyard production
8800 lbs per acre.
· Fermentation
Alcoholic at 24ºC for 8 days.
Natural malolactic fermentation.
· Alcohol
14º by Vol.
· TA / PH
4,91 / 3,8
· Residual Sugar
Less than 1,8 grs/l
· Production
160.000 bottles
Notes:
We attempt to release Ique in the same year as we harvest the grapes used for it, as we intend it to be a fresh, young, unoaked wine which will improve slightly with age but is not meant to be laid down.
Intense ruby-red with violet hints in color, it possesses fruity aromas which remind one of fresh red fruits and white pepper. Firm structure, soft lush tannins and satisfying end.
Pairs well with meat, pasta and cheese.