Tomero Gran Reserva
Gran Reserva Malbec 2012
Awards and recognitions
Origin
Finca Los Álamos – Alto Valle de Uco
Soil
Sandy loam with pebbles, medium-low fertility. Low percentage of organic material. Good drainage and low salinity.
Varietal composition
100% Malbec
Elaboration
Traditional winemaking methods were used, including a three-day cold pre-fermentative maceration. Fermentation took place in concrete tanks without epoxy coating. Pumping over and manual punching down were performed to maximize maceration. Fermentation took place at 25 °C.
Tasting notes
Color: Deep red with bordeaux hues. Some brillant highlights re flects its polishness.
Nose: Dry black prunes, subtle notes of wild rosemary and lemongrass.
Palate: Balanced and edgy wine. Sweet tannins, good structure that o ffers harmony with a dark chocolate end.
Climate
Harsh winters and hot summers with temperate or hot days and very cold nights. The daily temperature range is about 15º C during the growing development stage, favoring a very good production of color and tannins.
Grapes
Wine-pairing
Meat, pasta, stews, legumes, mature cheese.
Vintage
Storage
Rest in french oak barrels for 22 months.
Technical data
Alcohol: 15%
Total acidity: 6,32 g/l
Sugar: 2,4 g/l
Ph: 3,7