Inkarri Winemaker's Reserve Malbec

Origin: Finca Los Cedros form Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza.
Altitude: 1100 m.
Climate: Cool, average temperatures and nights with wide thermal amplitude, relatively more humid than other areas of Mendoza.

Vinification process is very respectful to the grapes. Traditional maceration. Cold soaking is performed until the natural fermentation starts. Excraction process is very gentle and lasts for about 20 days. Temperatures are controlled between 78-86ºF. Selected whole clusters and stems are used for the fermentation.

Sandy loam over the gravel covered with calcium carbonate. 30 to 50 cm of depth.

Vines trained in VSP. Depending on specific soil conditions, Guyot or Cordon is used as pruning technique.

The 2019 Inkarri Winemaker’s Reserve Malbec is young, primary and fruit-driven, as it was bottled with very lightly oaking—half of the volume matured in concrete and the other half in second and third use French oak vats for 10 months. It has moderate alcohol and a medium body, fine tannins and good balance and freshness that makes it easy to drink. It's somewhat grapey, floral and juicy. 91 Points

Rasberry leaf, crushed berries and lemon zest on the nose. It's medium-bodied, with silky tannins and fresh acidity. Fruity and zesty. 90 Points

Inky dark purple colour. Pure and intense floral nose of violet, ripe blackberry, sweet plum and cassis with mild spices. Ample, ripe and warm palate, yet with a good freshness underneath, grainy tannin and a long lingering finish with floral and dark fruity notes.

Inkarri hails from the older part of Paraje Altamira, but the vineyard was planted as recently
as 2011. Aged in larger wooden foudres and cement tanks, it has 15% whole bunches for extra spice and life, but no new wood influence at all. Savoury, elegant and refined, this is typical of the new style of the winery, with filigree tannins and racy, vibrant fruit flavours.

Grilled meats and game, mature cheese.

Letis S.A. Red Nº 103