Vineyard Area: From 50+-year-old vines around the winery in the Vistalba growing area of Luján de Cuyo —yields are limited to 35hL/ha.
Soil: Alluvial soils consisting of sandy topsoils over stone and clay.
Elevation: 3800 feet
Vinification: Manual harvest in small 20 kg bins. Selection of bunches and then again of only pristine grapes. Cold maceration is carried out at 10ºC – 12ºC for 5 days prior to fermentation which is carried out at a controlled temperature of 28°C. Four pump-overs per day and a long maceration period of 25 days.
Maturation: Exclusively in French oak barrels for 12 months. Followed by 12 months in bottle before release.