Altepe
The vintage
The season started with a cold spring. In our Uco Valley vineyards, the Malbec sprouted on October 13th and the Cabernet Sauvignon on October 18th. The conditions soon heated up, with 39 days with temperatures above 35°C recorded in our vineyards between the end of December and the end of March. Veraison occurred on January 25th for the Malbec and January 30th for the Cabernet sauvignon.
Location
Nestled at the foothills of the snowcapped Andes mountains, Mendoza is known as the best wine producing region in Argentina. With vines planted on high plateaux between 800 and 1500m above sea level, Mendoza's vineyards are known as the highest in the world.
Terroir
Sheltered from the rain by the mountains to the West and the Pampa to the East, the region is very arid. Mendoza wines draw their character from an exceptionnal sun exposure and wide temperature variatons between night and day.
Winemaking
Grapes are harvested by hand, carefully selected, destemmed and crushed before being placed in stainless steel tanks for fermentation. A traditional winemaking process ensues with pump-over and delestage. Total maceration time lasts from 12 to 15 days.
Aruma is aged in tanks in order to preserve its fruit-driven style and allow the varietal characteristic of the Malbec to come through.
Tasting
Deep red color with black hues.
The nose is expressive with aromas of berries, plum and blackcurrant.
On the palate, the wine feels round and velvety, with aromas of blueberry, blackberry and cassis, leading to a smooth and balanced finish.
Alcohol content
14
Grapes
Malbec
: 100 %