The Argentine Wine Specialist Malbec Masters Tour WELCOME! We are excited to visit with you at our first annual Malbec Masters Class. Today you will learn about the different Argentine terroirs and how and why they produce different styles of Malbec. Some of Argentina's top winemakers will discuss their respective terroirs, and taste with you their Malbecs. WHO WE ARE: Vino del Sol is a leading importer of Argentine wines. With offices in Argentina, after seven years we have established ourselves in the U.S. as the Argentine Wine Specialist. The wineries we represent truly are the Best of Argentina, with more 90+ point scores from Parker's Wine Advocate than any other portfolio. At the event will be winemakers and owners of Altocedro, Camino del Inca, Ksana, Lamadrid, Manos Negras, Tapiz & Zolo, and Verum Patagonia. LEARN MORE ABOUT MALBECS: We hope this class will be just an introduction into the world of Malbec. To continue learning about what makes Malbecs so special and unique, please visit www.vinodelsol.com/argentina101. There you will find maps and detailed information. Also be sure and follow Vino del Sol on and, and sign up for our newsletter at www.vinodelsol.com. L E A R N M O R E A T : W W W. V I N O D E L S O L. C O M
Terroir: Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza Representative Wine: Lamadrid Malbec Reserva '08 Latitude and Longitude: 33 07' S x 68 54' W Altitude: 980 meters (3,215 feet) Average Temperature: 65F (18C) Average Thermal Amplitude: 25F (14C) Soils: Loam to sandy-silt loam soils. Deep, alluvial soil with gravel appearing a meter deep and downward. Special Characteristics: traditional land of Malbec, many ancient vineyards. Lamadrid Malbec Reserva: We strive for an Agrelo terroir-driven Malbec with jammy fruit, plum aromas, and round and sweet tannins. S.R.P.: $17; Case Production: 10,000 cases. Winemaker & Vineyard Manager: Héctor Durigutti CEO and Owner: Guillermo García Lamadrid Winery: Lamadrid Vineyard: Finca La Suiza estate vineyard Density: 2,024 plants per acre (5,000 per hectare) Production: 1.0 kg per plant (1 plant = 1 bottle) Vines: planted in 2002 from a Selection massale (replanting a vineyard by propagating cuttings) from our 1929 Matilde vineyard; vertical shoot trellising; ungrafted rootstock planted northeast to southeast; 100% sustainably farmed Irrigation: traditional flood (furrow) irrigation from Andes runoff Harvesting: By hand; 24-24.5 brix Winemaking: No stabilization, no filtration, no clarification; 10% bleed-off Aging: 12 months in 50% first-use French and 50% second-use French oak barrels Technical Data: Alcohol of 14.0; ph of 3.75 and total acidity of 5.9 g/l; residual sugar of 1.9 g/l
Terroir: Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza Representative Wine: Manos Negras Malbec '08 Latitude and Longitude: 33 45' S x 69 09' W Altitude: 1,219 meters (4,000 feet) Average Temperature: 59F (15C) Average Thermal Amplitude: 36F (20C) Soils: Shallow, sandy soils with some silt and 15% surface stones Special Characteristics: strong calcareous profile. Manos Negras Malbec: We strive for an Altamira terroir-driven Malbec with concentrated red and dark fruit profile with floral aromatics, racy acidity and flinty minerality S.R.P.: $15; Case Production: 4,000 cases. Winemakers: Alejandro Sejanovich, Duncan Killiner, Jason Mabbett, and Jeff Mausbach Vineyard Manager: Alejandro Sejanovich Producer: Manos Negras Vineyard: San Polo vineyard Density: 1,646 plants per acre (4,000 per hectare) Production: 1.75 kg per plant Vines: Malbec massal population, planted 1960. 100% sustainably farmed Irrigation: traditional flood (furrow) irrigation from Andes runoff Harvesting: By hand in small boxes Winemaking: 4 day cold maceration, 12 day fermentation with a max temperature of 26C, 8 day post-fermentation maceration Aging: 12 months in French oak, 10% new Technical Data: Alcohol of 14.0; ph of 3.7 and total acidity of 5.8 g/l; residual sugar of 1.9 g/l
Terroir: Cafayate, Salta Representative Wine: Camino del Inca Malbec '09 Latitude and Longitude: 26 07' S x 65 58' W Altitude: 1,750 meters (5,741 feet) Average Temperature: 62F (16.9C) Average Thermal Amplitude: 34F (17.9C) Soils: Sandy loam, some stones. Poor, deep soil with high drainage. Low organic content and slightly alkaline. Special Characteristics: very little rainfall (only 120 millimetres a year); highest vineyards in the world. Camino del Inca Malbec: We strive for an Salta terroir-driven Malbec with flavors of red fruit, plum, and earth. S.R.P.: $15; Case Production: 1,500 cases. Winemakers: Mariano Quiroga Adamo & Paul Hobbs Vineyard Managers: Jorge Romero & Marcelo Cassaza Owner & President: Lucía Romero Winery: El Porvenir Vineyard: Rio Seco estate vineyard Density: 1,080 plants per acre (2,667 per hectare) Production: 1.5 kg per plant Vines: vertical shoot positioning; 15 years old; 100% sustainably farmed Irrigation: controlled drip irrigation from Andes runoff Harvesting: By hand, end of February or beginning of March Winemaking: Cold pre-maceration for 4 days, fermented for 20 days at 25C; 100% spontaneous malolactic fermentation Aging: 8 months in second and third use oak barrels (30% French and 70% American) Technical Data: Alcohol of 14.4; ph of 3.55 and total acidity of 6.2 g/l; residual sugar of 2.6 g/l
Terroir: La Consulta, Valle de Uco, Mendoza Rep. Wine: Altocedro Malbec Año Cero '10 Latitude and Longitude: 33 43' S x 69 07' W Altitude: 1,028 meters (3,372 feet) Average Temperature: 59F (15C) Average Thermal Amplitude: 36F (20C) Soils: Sandy loam, rocky bottom Special Characteristics: colder average temperatures Altocedro Malbec Año Cero: We strive for a La Consulta terroir-driven Malbec with a deep purple color, aromas of flowers and spices with dark and red fruits; rich and silky-smooth S.R.P.: $19; Case Production: 4,000 cases. Winemaker: Karim Mussi Saffie Vineyard Manager: Guillermo Cacciaguerra Winery: Altocedro Vineyard: Altocedro estate vineyard and selected La Consulta grape suppliers Density: 1,645 plants per acre (4,065 per hectare) Production: 1.5 kg per plant Vines: Original Malbec rootstock; high vertical shoot positioning; double cordon system; shoot thinning in spring, post-veraison pruning Irrigation: controlled drip irrigation from Andes runoff, light water stress Harvesting: By hand in small boxes Winemaking: Entire berry fermentation with indigenous yeasts in small concrete tank; gravityfed. 10% bleed-off, no filtering or cold stabilization. Aging: 30% aged six months in French oak. Technical Data: Alcohol of 14.3%; ph of 3.5 and total acidity of 5.9 g/l; residual sugar of 1.69 g/l
Terroir: Las Compuertas, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza Representative Wine: Ksana Malbec '08 Latitude and Longitude: 33 02' S x 68 57' W Altitude: 1,055 meters (3,461 feet) Average Temperature: 59.4F (15.2C) Average Thermal Amplitude: 27F (15C) Soils: Clear/sandy with some rolling stones in the first 19 inches, then rocky profile Special Characteristics: very small district with very old Malbec vineyards Ksana Malbec: We strive for a Las Compuertas terroir-driven Malbec with flavors of black fruits. The 83 year-old vines have roots that go down 60 feet, imparting minerality. S.R.P.: $18; Case Production: 2,000 cases. Winemaker: Pablo Durigutti Vineyard Manager: María de los Ángeles Morchio Giol Owners: the Morchio family Winery: Ksana Vineyard: Estate 83 year-old vineyard in Las Compuertas and sourced fruit from Agrelo Density: 3,192 plants per acre (7,888 per hectare) Production: 1.12 kg per plant Vines: Ungrafted root stock, vertical shoot trellising Irrigation: furrow (flood) irrigation, from Andes runoff Harvesting: By hand Winemaking: Indigenous yeasts; No filtering or fining; 10% bleed-off. Aging: 8 months in French and American oak Technical Data: Alcohol of 14%; ph of 3.55 and total acidity of 5.5 g/l; residual sugar of 2.55 g/l
Terroir: Rio Negro, Patagonia Representative Wine: Verum Malbec '09 Latitude and Longitude: 38 56' S x 67 55' W Altitude: 245 meters (800 feet) Average Temperature: 59F (15C) Average Thermal Amplitude: 39F (22C) Soils: loamy clay with gravel Special Characteristics: extremely windy; issues with frost. Verum Malbec: We strive for a Rio Negro terroir-driven Malbec with fresh flavors of red fruits and mints. S.R.P.: $17; Case Production: 1,036 cases. Winemakers: Mariano Vignoni & Alberto Antonini Vineyard Manager: Marcelo Casazza Owners: Mirentxu Elorza & Eduardo Del Rio Winery: Del Rio Elorza Vineyard: Estate Del Rio Elorza vineyard (the southernmost high density, clonal selection vineyard in Patagonia) Density: 2,222 plants per acre (5,500 per hectare) Production: 1 kg per plant Vines: Ungrafted root stock planted in North-South orientation, 7 years old, vertical shoot trellising with double Guyot pruning Irrigation: controlled drip irrigation; Andes run-off Harvesting: By hand; 24-25 brix. Winemaking: Indigenous yeasts; Pre-Maceration (3-5 days at 8ºC) and fermentation (15 days at 28º C) in stainless steel tanks for 20 days Aging: 7 months in 1 st and 2 nd use French oak barrels Technical Data: Alcohol of 13.7%; ph of 3.5 and total acidity of 5.32 g/l; residual sugar of 1.75 g/l
Terroir: San Pablo, Valle de Uco, Mendoza Representative Wine: Zolo Malbec Reserva '08 Latitude and Longitude: 33 28' S x 69 16' W Altitude: 1,350 meters (4,429 feet) Average Temperature: 59.2F (15.1C) Average Thermal Amplitude: 36F (20C) Soils: Alluvial, rocky soil with good drainage Special Characteristics: some of the highest vineyards in Mendoza Zolo Malbec Reserva: We strive for a San Pablo terroir-driven Malbec with principal aromas of violets with notes of ripe red fruits and mint; concentrated color and body. S.R.P.: $19; Case Production: 2,500 cases. Winemaker: Fabian Valenzuela Vineyard Manager: Carlos Correas Owner & President: Patricia Ortiz Winery: Fincas Patagonicas (Tapiz & Zolo) Vineyard: San Pablo estate vineyard Density: 1,450 plants per acre (3,580 per hectare) Production: 7,000 kg per hectare Vines: Ungrafted root stock planted in North-South orientation, 13 years old, vertical shoot trellising with double Guyot pruning Irrigation: low saline Andes run-off, controlled drip Harvesting: By hand in small boxes; 24-25 brix. Winemaking: Cold pre-maceration at 8C for 5 days, fermented for 15 days at 28C, rests on lees for 16 days; 100% spontaneous malolactic fermentation Aging: 14 months in French (75%) and American (25%) first and second use oak barrels Technical Data: Alcohol of 14.0%; ph of 3.64 and total acidity of 5.9 g/l; residual sugar of 2.87 g/l