2018

Familia Furlotti Malbec

Mendoza

$7 ARS

Release Price

Drink Window

14.4

ABV

3.7

pH

5.4

TA

2.12

RS

From The Winemaker

The Malbec is the signature grape of Argentina. Originally from France, it found the perfect environment in the Andes. The Malbec vines have found the ideal location along the Mendoza river and in the Uco Valley. Winding through the foothills of the Andes, the Mendoza river region has the longest history of wine production in the Mendoza province, while the Uco Valley is also an interesting area to grow grape – being higher in the mountains, where the climate is cooler.

Growing Conditions

The climate in Mendoza is arid. There is not much rain and humidity is low. Summer sunshine is intense and winters are cold. These conditions allow the grapes to mature slowly. The wide variation between the hot days and the cold nights allows for a good level of sugar to develop in the grapes, while intensifying the acidity, colour and aromas.
The secret of the wine growing lies in the soil, which is alluvial with stony subsoil and good drainage, which forces the roots to penetrate deeply to find water and nutrients. Annual temperatures 15 ° / 19 ° C. Summer DTR 19°/32°CWinterDTR 4°/16°C.Averageannualrainfallof200mm. Vineyards Altitude between 900 – 1.200 m.a.s.l

Nose

Dark and blue berries, dar chocolate, flowers and sweet spices on the nose.

Palate

Medium-to full bodied with Powderly tannins.
Rich and concentrado

Appearance

Purplish-red in the glass

Food Pairing

Malbec and steak is a match, but pairs perfectly with many other types of food. Hamburgers, BBQ , and Meaty pasta dishes, such as Spaghetti bolognese. Different types of cheese are all great food parings for Malbec.