Ratings
WE 90 · TP 92 · WS 91 · WA 89
Identity
| Producer | Bodegas Salentein |
| Year | 2019 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Malbec |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep garnet red |
| Aroma | Intense aromas of black fruits, berries, chocolate, floral violet notes, and subtle spices |
| Palate | Full-bodied with soft, round tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, intense finish |
| Finish | Long and persistent finish with notes of chocolate and spice |
| Food Pairing | Ribeye steak, BBQ brisket, premium burgers, pork ribs, aged cheeses |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
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 |
| Aging Process | 12 months in French oak barrels, mostly used barrels |
| Fermentation | Fermentation with indigenous and selected yeasts at controlled temperatures (26-30°C) with remontage, pigeage and delestage techniques |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 1300 |
| Soil | Mixed stony alluvial soils with calcium carbonate presence |
| Vine Age | Vines planted since 1996 in San Pablo territory, including Las Tunas vineyard |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes hand-picked from Las Tunas vineyard in Gualtallary, Uco Valley |
Interesting facts
| Bodegas Salentein was a pioneer in planting high-altitude vineyards in Uco Valley, including Las Tunas vineyard in Gualtallary. The winery is also a renowned enotourism destination with cultural and artistic attractions. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |