Manos Negras
Argentina > Mendoza
Pinot Noir
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Pinot Noir
Perfect for hot days and a little chill, this Pinot Noir is filled with crunchy red fruits, red flowers, and a delicate color. A light bodied wine with bright freshness and a touch of cedar in the finish.
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For fans of the “vin de soif” style (The fancy French expression used about wines that are easy-drinking, Thirst quenching is also accurate description). Aged 6 months in oak with native yeast fermentation, this wine fits in perfectly with the light-bodied reds with high acid that are so fun to drink.
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“Stone Soil” Malbec
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Malbec
The aromas are full, with savory, black and red cassis, undertones of cedar, and a firm minerality. A refreshing, medium-bodied wine with approachable tannins and a balanced finish expressing savory herbal notes and lingering sapidity. Aged in neutral oak for 9 months.
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Sourced from the Altamira district in the Uco Valley at over 4,000 feet, Altamira has Mendoza’s most unique soil profile, with a patchwork of sand, silt, and stone soils. The “Stone Soil” Select Malbec is made entirely from Malbec grapes from these patches of stone that increase intensity in the wine.
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“Red Soil” Pinot Noir
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Pinot Noir
An aromatically expressive wine with fresh cranberry, sour cherry, and hints of mushroom. It is a light/medium-bodied wine with soft tannins and bright acidity, fresh and juicy with a zesty finish. Aged in neutral oak for 9 months.
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Sourced from a single vineyard in the El Cepillo district of San Carlos, with bright red soils, low in organic material and very high in iron mineral content. The “Red Soil” Select is made entirely from vines in these patches of soil that impart exceptional complexity.
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Malbec
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Malbec
A well-made entry level Malbec that will blow away the competition for true wine lovers. Classic aromas and flavors of plum, maraschino cherry, orange zest, and vanilla. The body is med/full, with finely grained tannins and a succulent, fleshy palate.
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What makes these wines stand out are their native yeast fermentation without flavor enhancers or chemical additions. A more natural style Malbec that is energetic and fruity, but also savory and refreshing.
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