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Producer | High Note "Elevated" Malbec |
Country | Argentina |
Region | Uco Valley |
Varietal | Malbec |
Vintage | 2017 |
Sku | 25021 |
Size | 750ml |
Rated 92 Points by James Suckling
Dark plums, dried blackberries, cassis and currant bush make for a very fruity but reserved expression on the nose. Full body, juicy but structured tannins and a medium-chewy finish.” 03/27/2019
High Note "Elevated" Malbec 2017
Wine Description
Varietal Composition: 90% Malbec, 7% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Franc
Grapes are sourced from five vineyards with sandy loam soils, ranging in elevation 3,300 - 5,000 feet above sea level. Vista Flores vineyard has flavors of spice, red fruits and minerality. La Consulta adds black fruit and mid-palate weight while Altamira's fruit has notes of violets. Eugenio Bustos vineyard offers racy acidity and floral notes while adding to the violet color. Gualtallary vineyard, at the highest altitude, brings deep purple color and additional floral and black fruit notes balanced with acidity.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of ripe red fruits with hints of spices and violets. The palate opens with notes of plum marmalade and gives way to hints of vanilla. Round tannins lead into a ripe fruit finish.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Food Pairing
A highly heralded match with grilled meats, complementing rich smoky flavors with the wine’s ripe juicy profile. Also pairs well with grilled or roasted vegetables, pasta dishes and rich sauces.
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal Composition: 90% Malbec, 7% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Franc
Fermentation Container: Stainless Steel Tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation: 12 days
Maceration Technique: Cold Soak Maceration, Racking, Punchdown, and Pumpovers
Length of maceration: 12 days; 18 days
Type of aging container: Barriques and Cement Vats
Size of aging container: 225 L
Type of oak: French and American
Length of aging before bottling: 9 Months
Length of bottle aging: 4 Months
About The Vineyard
Located high in the Andes foothills of Argentina’s famed Uco Valley of Mendoza, Vista del Sur is a state-of-the-art winery. Its vineyards are among the highest in the world, ranging in altitude from 3,300 to 5,000 feet. Here the grapes enjoy the perfect combination of growing elements; intense desert sunlight contrasting with cool nightly temperatures.
Vineyard & Production Information
Production Area / Appellation: Valle de Uco
Vineyard Name: The Vista Flores, La Consulta, Altamira, Gualtallary, and Eugenio Bustos Vineyards
Soil composition: Sandy-Loam
Training Method: VSP
Elevation: 3,200 - 5,000 Feet
Vines / Acre: 1,600
Yield / Acre: 3.3 Tons
Exposure: Eastern / Western
Harvest Time: March-May
First vintage of this wine: 2007
Bottles produced of this wine: 300
Certified vineyards: SMETA & BSCI Certified
High Note
Uco Valley, Argentina
Producer Profile:
Estate owned by: Vista del Sur
Winemaker: Leopoldo Kuschnaroff
Estate Founded: 2008
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Argentina is a country of unique and dramatic landscapes where a melting pot of cultures inspire passion and energy. Music, dance, food, high altitude, alluvial soils and passionate winegrowing - all resonate with this vibrant spirit. This is the terroir that gives birth to High Note.
Born in the Uco Valley with the Revolutionary Spirit of Argentina.
Location of Vineyard
The overall cooler climate in higher elevations of the Uco Valley produce wines with bright acidity and fresh aromatics. Velvety tannins develop with extended hang-time. The grapes for High Note wines are sourced from five vineyards with sandy loam soils, ranging in elevation 3,300 – 5,000 feet above sea level:
- Vista Flores: contributes flavors of spice, red fruits and minerality
- La Consulta: adds black fruit and mid-palate weight
- Altamira: brings notes of violets to the aroma
- Eugenio Bustos: offers racy acidity and floral notes
- Gualtallary: the highest altitude, brings deep purple color with floral and fruit notes
Winemaking Philosophy
Leopoldo Kuschnaroff hails from a family of farmers, born of Ukrainian immigrants to Argentina. A true son of the Mendoza wine region, he graduated trade school with a degree in winemaking in 1999, followed by a master’s degree in viticulture from the prestigious Cuyo University. His prime philosophy and goal as a winemaker is to make wines reflective of the terroir, a challenge which enables him to experiment with the different microclimates of the Uco Valley, perfecting wine that is truly representative of this region. Leopoldo has been working with the Catena family since 2007, joining the prestigious High Note brand in 2013.
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