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.

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.

The juicy, aromatic and fruit-driven 2018 Inkarri Winemaker’s Selection Malbec felt like pure grape juice, with unnoticeable oak after ten months in 3,000- and 5,000-liter oak vats. It's floral, soft and approachable, clean and pure, not terribly complex but very pleasant. 20,000 bottles were filled in April 2018.

Violets, blackberries and a hint of herbs make this a very expressive and fresh malbec. Powerful with a crisp finish. Drink or hold.

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.

Grilled meats and game, mature cheese.

Letis S.A. Red Nº 103