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Identity
| Producer | Bodegas Salentein |
| Year | 2023 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Malbec |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | deep ruby red with purple highlights |
| Aroma | intense and complex aromas of red fruits, blackberries, cherries, complemented by hints of chocolate, vanilla, tobacco, and delicate floral notes |
| Palate | full and intense palate with silky tannins, pleasant structure, balanced fruit, wood, and spice |
| Finish | long, elegant finish emphasizing balance of fruit, wood, and spice |
| Food Pairing | grilled red meat, game dishes, aged cheeses, spicy meat dishes, mature cheese |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Total Acidity | 5.8 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 2.00 |
| Aging Process | 12 months in French and American oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in steel tanks with native yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation in oak barrels and stainless steel tanks |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 1050-1700 |
| Soil | Sandy and loamy soils with stony composition |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are carefully harvested by hand |
Interesting facts
| Salentein is a prestigious winery in Mendoza's Uco Valley, known for producing premium Malbec wines with a deep connection to the terroir and tradition. |