Salentein Portillo Malbec

Argentina, Mendoza, Uco Valley
Bottle
Identity
Producer Bodegas Salentein
Year 2022
Vol 0.75
Grapes 100% Malbec
Color Red
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Deep ruby red, purplish hues
Aroma Plums, blackberries, red fruit, hint of vanilla, cinnamon, cloves
Palate Fresh flavors of redcurrant and black cherry, sweet round tannins, natural acidity, fruity sensation, rounded ripe tannins
Finish Long finish with notes of cinnamon and cloves, sweet and lingering
Food Pairing Grilled steak, roasted meats, barbecued dishes, hard cheeses, roasted vegetables
Serving Temp 16-18
Aging Potential 3-5 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOW
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 13.6
Total Acidity 5.4
Sugar (g/l) 1.80
pH 3.6
Aging Process Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with cold maceration at 45-50°F for 10-15 days
Fermentation Fermentation lasts 10 to 15 days in stainless steel tanks with cold maceration at 45-50°F
Terroir
Altitude (m) 1050-1700
Soil Stony soils with great temperature variation and ideal solar exposure
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness
Interesting facts
Portillo means 'path' or 'gateway'; the winery uses a gravity-flow system and is located on a high plateau in Uco Valley, Mendoza