Flechas De Los Andes - Gran Cabernet Franc - 2021
Producer
Flechas de los Andes
Blend
100% Cabernet Franc
Country
Argentina
Region
Mendoza
UPC
0 15643 74864 6
Pruning
Guyot system with drip irrigation.
Soil
Soil from alluvial origin, composed by clay, sand and with a high percentage of
stones in the subsoil.
Vine Managment
Sustainable precision viticulture.
Average age of the vine
18 years.
Harvest
Handpicking end of March.
Winemaking
Manual selection before and after destemming, then the grapes fill stainless steel tanks by the action of gravity. Traditional vinification with daily pumping over in stainless tanks. Maceration during 25 days (Fermentation: 15/20 days at 24-28°C). Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
Food pairing
This wine is perfect with grilled meats, meat dishes with sauce and assorted cheeses. The Sommelier’s advice : The complex spicy notes of this 100% Argentinean Gran Cabernet Franc will enhance a chocolate and coffee dessert. The sweetness of the Brie de Meaux Fermier AOP will also go well with this Gran Cabernet Franc.
Ageing
100% in new French foudres. Aging duration: 14 months.
Tasting notes
Reddish tones of medium to high intensity. On the nose this wine expresses all the elegance of the varietal; bell pepper and roses, molded by the minerality of the terroir and some slight oak descriptors. The mouthfeel has medium intensity and a silky texture. Elegant and delicate finish that makes
it possible to enjoy the varietal typicity without overpowering oak. Serve at 16°C. Decant for 1 hour. Can be aged for up to 8 years.