Doña Paula Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Luján de Cuyo
Acid
5.18 g/ L
pH
3.8
Residual Sugar
2.0 g/ L
Alcohol %
13.90
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Luján de Cuyo
Acid
5.18 g/ L
pH
3.8
Residual Sugar
2.0 g/ L
Alcohol %
13.90
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
In the clay loam soils of El Alto Vineyard in Ugarteche, Luján of Cuyo, we
selected the poorest profiles – resulting from the mixture of pebbles,
gravel and clay – to plant our Doña Paula Estate Cabernet Sauvignon in
1998. These vines yield 7 to 9 tons per hectare and they are trained in
espaliers, using drip irrigation.
The climate of this estate, located at 1,050 meters (3,445 feet) above sea
level, is characterized by its warm days and cool nights, with an average
temperature variation of 14 °C (57.2 °F) and an average annual rainfall of
250 mm (9.8 in). At Doña Paula, our vineyards have always been managed
using sustainable agricultural practices.
Production Notes
The grapes are picked between the first and second weeks of April.
After a gentle destemming, the must is cold macerated before
fermentation to preserve the primary aromas. The temperature during
fermentation ranges between 25 and 28 °C (77 to 82.4 °F).
A post-fermentation maceration is performed for 10 to 15 days, and
then malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels. Ageing is carried
out in first, second and third-use French oak barrels for 12 months.
All grapes grown in our vineyards are under a program of sustainable
production.
Winemaker Notes
Intense ruby red color. Aromas of black fruit, cassis, spices, graphite
and red pepper. In the mouth, it is concentrated, with ripe and ample
tannins. Long and persistent finish.
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