Malbec ‘Lote 44’

Winemaker

Javier and Jorge Catena

Appellation

Mendoza

Varieties

Malbec

Viticulture

The climate typically presents hot days and cold nights, with a considerable temperature variation. Harvest takes place in two, separate stages: an early harvest to obtain good acidity, freshness and floral notes; and a second harvest to obtain tropical fruits aromas and flavors.

Terroir

The soil is sandy and rocky

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Vineyard

Their family has grown vines in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza for over four generations. Lote 44 wines come from a high altitude vineyard selection in the Uco Valley over 3,300 feet elevation located at the foothills of the Andes Mountains.

Vinification

First the grapes undergo a cold, pre-fermentation maceration to preserve primary aromas, followed by fermentation with a series of pumpovers to ensure a more balanced extraction. The juice is then fermented for about 12 days at low temperatures and it is followed by a post fermentation maceration.

Aging

Aged 6 months on French Oak

Features

Bottle, Cork

Available Sizes (L)

0.750