Amauta Cabernet

Amauta

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The Amauta, in the original cultures of Cafayate, was the great teacher, the wise man. Respected for his knowledge of human subjects, of nature, and of the universe, it was he who taught to live.

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Amauta Cabernet (2018)

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Varietal Composition

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyards

Finca Rio Seco: vineyards located at 1,700 mts (5,577 ft) above sea level in Cafayate Valley, Salta.

Structure

Back conduction in VSP System. Low yiedl of 8 tones/hectare. Vineyards age: 15 years old.

Harvest

1st and 2nd week of March. By hand in bins of 20 kg.

Fermentation

Cold pre-fermentative maceration for 4 days at 5ºC. Alcoholic fermentation for 14 days at a controlled temperature between 26ºC and 28ºC. Postfermentative maceration for 15 days. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.

Aging

Alcohol

14 %

Acidity

5,9 g/l

3,7

Sugar

2,9 g/l

Production

2.900 bottles

Tasting Notes

Eyes: Intense ruby red, great vivacity, with violet notes.

Nose: Red fresh fruits such as raspberry, strawberry and cherry; and lots of spices.

Mouth: With a sweet and harmonious entry, balanced acidity and long and persistence final.

Storage: Because of its structure its a wine that can be storage for 4 years.

Amauta Cabernet (2017)