
Marcelo Pelleriti Signature Cabernet Franc 2021 - NEW
Director and Winemaker: Marcelo Pelleriti
VARIETAL: 100% CABERNET FRANC
Origin
Vineyards and altitude: Vista Flores, Valle de Uco, Mendoza.
Argentina. 1000 masl (3,200 ft)
Soil
Loamy-silty of alluvial origin with gravel in the subsoil and calcareous deposits.
Harvest
Hand-picking using small 12kg plastic boxes. Selection through double moving belt system and vibrating sorting table.
Wine-making method
The process begins with a 10-day cold maceration at 8 ° C. Then the alcoholic fermentation is done at controlled temperature with hand pigeage.
Aging
80% ages in French oak barrels for 12 months. 6 month bottle storage.
Temperature
Serve between 14°-16° C (57-61°F)
TASTING NOTES
Bright, deep ruby red. Blueberry and dark-berry aromas on the nose. Full-bodied, vivid and balanced on the palate, with some blackberries undertones and an energetic finish.