Argentina, La Rioja
MalbecDescription
This Fairtrade organic Malbec is an elegant, intensely rich red with silky smooth black fruit flavours, as well as notes of violets, plums and cherries. On the palate this Malbec is full and long with supple, sweet tannins and a complex finish. Ideal with a juicy rump steak as well as with all other types of grilled red meats and tomato based pasta dishes.
Awards
Silver International Wine Challenge (IWC)
The purchase of this wine contributes to Fairtrade projects which help improve the standard of living for La Riojana's local growers and their communities, in particular education and healthcare. Tilimuqui, a small isolated village and home to many of the families and growers from La Riojana co-operative, is a community which is benefitting from life-changing social projects being funded by the Fairtrade premium.
Certifications
GMO free
The purchase of this wine contributes to Fairtrade projects which help improve the standard of living for La Riojana's local growers and their communities, in particular education and healthcare. Tilimuqui, a small isolated village and home to many of the families and growers from La Riojana co-operative, is a community which is benefitting from life-changing social projects being funded by the Fairtrade premium.
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
3.5 g/l residual sugar
5.1 g/l acidity
3.7 pH
Vineyard
Famatina Valley
Yield: 120 to 130 hl/ha
Soil Type
The soil is sandy and calcareous of alluvial origin.
Winemaker
Rodolfo Griguol
Viticulture
The grapes were harvested by hand in the early morning to avoid the heat of the day.
Aromas
Wood: moderate
Taste
Body: full
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 7790265003085
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 17790265620227