Terrazas de los Andes proefnotities - Buro

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TASTING NOTES
OUR WINES
AFINCADO
SINGLE VINEYARD. We source the grapes for our premier varietal wines,
Afincado Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, from two of the most treasured
plots of land in Mendoza: “Las Compuertas” and “Los Aromos” Vineyards.
Produced in very limited quantities and only released in exceptional years,
these next generation luxury wines are rooted in a truly local style which
presents the ultimate varietal experience from Argentina: full bodied power,
high intensity and structure, with ripe, rich and persistent aromatic fruit.
TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES RESERVA
ESTATE GROWN (SINGLE APPELLATION). The Terrazas Reserva wines
are hand harvested from select estate vineyards within the top districts of
Mendoza: Tupungato, Vistalba, Perdriel and Cruz de Piedra. Based on over
47 years of research and experimentation with local microclimates and
terrain, each selected terrace has been matched with a unique varietal to
express its maximum potential. Developed with extensive focus on vineyard
management, and only released during excellent vintages, these wines
stand out for their aromatic intensity and complexity.
TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES
THE IDEAL ALTITUDE IN MENDOZA (MULTI-APPELLATION). Our
Terrazas wines are sourced from carefully selected vineyards in Mendoza
and Salta. Each grape variety is cultivated at its ideal elevation above sea
level, to express the pure tipicity of the varietal. These high quality wines are
characterized by an intense, fruity aroma and flavour, soft tannins, and a
well-rounded structure. Very food-friendly, Terrazas wines are suitable for
any occasion.
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ELABORATION PROCESS
The Terrazas de los Andes wines are crafted at our 1898 Spanish-style winery in
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. While our underlying winemaking philosophy is
based on the matching of each varietal to its ideal altitude, each Terrazas wine
offers a distinct style, which is passionately pursued from vineyard through
ageing and release.
Terrazas de los Andes is an internationally recognized pioneer in Argentine
winemaking. From 47 years of experimentation with high elevation vineyards,
to the promotion of natural farming techniques, and the introduction of new
French varietals to local terroir, Terrazas de los Andes has been at the forefront
of the high quality wine movement in Argentina.
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AFINCADO MALBEC
1,067 metres / 3,500 feet above sea level.
"Las Compuertas“ Vineyard, Vistalba.
SINGLE VINEYARD
Colour: Profound violet, with magenta shades that
“paint the glass”.
Aroma: A riveting introduction of freshly crushed
cherries and plums, evolves elegantly into a
complex combination of plums, wild flowers,
incense and spices.
Palate: A voluptuous frame of newly pressed jam
preserves exposes a meaty texture and polished,
voluminous tannins, building to a fruit-packed
crescendo laced with violet flowers, cocoa seed and
coffee beans. A spectacular example of the 1929
Las Compuertas Vineyard´s characteristic fruit
expression which will gracefully age for 15 years.
Winemaking: Hand harvested grapes passed through
two hand-sorting tables, first as whole clusters and
then as single berries after destemming.
Fermentation take 27 days. We use delestage and
manual punchdowns during the first 15 days to
enhance extraction. Only the free-run wine was
moved to 100% new French oak barrels for one
and a half years. Bottled unfiltered.
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AFINCADO CABERNET SAUVIGNON
980 metres / 3,200 feet above sea level.
“Los Aromos” Vineyard, Perdriel
SINGLE VINEYARD
Colour: Deep, balck-garnet, with dark plum
highlights.
Aroma: A deep, rich and concentrated nose
featuring black Cabernet fruit and ripened
blackberries, with complementary traces of cloves,
walnut, and peppery spices.
Palate: A warm torrent of densely layered red
berries, cherries and spices, builds up to a
sensuous mouthfeel and substantial structure
supported by sinewy tannins and a superfine
acidity. The back palate showcases tightly-knit tar
and mineral notes, followed by delicate tobaccoleaf and slate affirmation of the Los Aromos
Vineyard terroir.
Winemaking: Hand harvested grapes passed through
two hand-sorting tables, first as whole clusters and
then as single berries after destemming.
Fermentation take 27 days. Delestage and manual
punchdowns during the first 15 days enhanced the
wine’s extraction. Only the free-run wine was
taken to 100% new French oak barrels for a year
and a half. Bottled unfiltered.
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AFINCADO CABERNET SAUVIGNON
1000 metros / 3,800 feet above sea level.
“El Yaima” Vineyard, Valle de Uco
SINGLE VINEYARD
Color: intense golden yellow with well defined
green highlights.
Aroma: Very intense and complex. We can
detect aromas of mature and tropical fruits
integrated with dry fruits and notes of white
flowers.
Palate: Of great volume, soft and complex with
great aromatic persistence. Perfect balance
between the level of sweetness and acidity
resulting in something both intense and fresh.
Winemaking: Hand harvested grapes passed
through two hand-sorting tables, first as whole
clusters and then as single berries after
destemming. Fermentation take 4 weeks in
new barrels. Only the free-run wine was taken
to 100% new French oak barrels for a year.
*Only sold in select international markets.
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TERRAZAS RESERVA TORRONTÉS
“Cafayate” Terrace, Salta
ESTATE GROWN
Terrazas Reserva Unoaked Torrontés, as its name
suggests, is not aged in oak barrels, which
enhances its intense freshness and its floral and
fruity aromas
Colour: It is brilliant white gold coloured with green
highlights.
Aroma: Its white flower aromas such as orange
blossom and rose combine harmoniously with its
intense fruity notes of pear, mango and passion
fruit.
Palate: It is fruity and sensual, with an excellent
acidity expressed in an outstanding freshness. With
great aromatic and taste persistence, characteristic
of this variety.
Winemaking: The whole-cluster pressed juice is
fermented and kept in stainless tanks to preserve its
personality and fresh aromatic profile.
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TERRAZAS RESERVA CHARDONNAY
“Tupungato” Terrace.
ESTATE GROWN
Colour: Deep gold center outlined by brilliant
yellow highlights.
Aroma: An intense and lively nose, which trumpets
melon, white peach, and delicate floral and herbal
notes.
Palate: An unctuous and ripe tropical fruit core,
opens into a lithe and creamy mid-palate
balanced by zingy hints of star fruit, and
tangerine acidity typical of high elevation
Tupungato Chardonnays at 1200 metres/3900
feet.
Winemaking: The whole-cluster pressed juice is
inoculated with yeast and moved to 100% new
French oak barrels for fermentation. The lees are
stirred twice a week, then once, for the first few
months, for a total of eight months in the barrel.
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TERRAZAS RESERVA MALBEC
“Vistalba” Terrace.
ESTATE GROWN
Colour: Profound cerise with florid, rubicund
highlights.
Aroma: Freshly crushed violet flowers envelop a
deep core of jam preserves and ripened plums
typical of Mendoza´s Vistalba region.
Palate: Racy notes of violet and graphite, are
followed by mouthfuls of dry cherries and fresh
berry fruit. The luscious mid-palate, gives way to
powdery tannins and a delicate herbal blendinfused finish that adds to complexity.
Winemaking: 4 delestages and 10 pumpovers during
fermentation enhanced the wine’s extraction.
Only the free-run wine is moved to 80% French,
20% American oak barrels; 1/3 new, 1/3 one year
old, 1/3 two years old. The wine spends close to
twelve months in barrels before being lightly fined
with egg whites and bottled.
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TERRAZAS RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
“Perdriel” Terrace.
ESTATE GROWN
Colour: Intense, dark fuchsia with luminous red
glints.
Aroma: Stylish and generous notes of fresh currant
comfiture and ground cocoa, evolve into pleasant
waves of loam, tobacco and cedar as the glass is
swirled.
Palate: A plush red that overflows with dense, spicy
Cabernet fruit and floral hints. Layers of earthtinged plums and chocolate showcase a formidable
texture of supple tannins with a strong grip, and a
lingering finish.
Winemaking: For the gentle extraction of tannins,
aromas and colour from the skins, we apply 4
delestages and 8 pumpovers during fermentation.
The free-run wine is taken to 80% French, 20%
American oak barrels; 1/3 new, 1/3 one-year old,
1/3 two-year old for twelve months before bottling.
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TERRAZAS RESERVA MERLOT
“Perdriel” Terrace.
ESTATE GROWN
Colour: Dark red, very deep and intense.
Aroma:Very intense and complex, with notes of red
berries, such as morello cherries and raspberries
together with white pepper. The presence of vanilla and
caramel resulting from its oak aging accompanies and
increases its overall complexity.
Palate: Ripe, wide and highly concentrated. Fruit and
spices are present and very persistent on palate for
several seconds.
Winemaking: The gentle extraction of tannins, aromas
and color, we apply 3 delestages and 8 pumpovers
during fermentation. The free-run wine is moved to
80% French and 20% American oak barrels for twelve
months before being lightly fined with egg whites and
finally, bottled.
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TERRAZAS RESERVA SYRAH
“Cruz de Piedra” Terrace.
ESTATE GROWN
Colour: Gleaming, thick purple-burgundy.
Aroma: Bright notes of intense fruit, sour cherries
and sweet grapefruit, laced with light notes of
mint, Eastern spices and rosemary.
Palate: Very smooth and round, an elegant example
of the varietal with a generous mouthfeel and
volume, and a creamy texture full of dark plums
with shades of leather and spice, ending in a
strong finish.
Winemaking: For the gentle extraction of tannins,
aromas and colour from the skins, we apply 2
delestages and 10 pumpovers during
fermentation. The free-run wine is taken to 80%
French, 20% American oak barrels; 1/3 new, 1/3
one-year old, 1/3 two-year old for twelve months
before bottling.
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TERRAZAS CHARDONNAY
Mendoza.
THE IDEAL ALTITUDE IN MENDOZA
Colour: Vibrant white-gold.
Aroma: Lime-orange scents waft around a core of
ripened pear and litchee.
Palate: Lean attack and vivid structure open up into
an ebullient combination of passion fruit, citrus
blossom and roses, with a sweet yet crisp finish.
Winemaking: Whole cluster pressed, the wine is cold
fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the
clean fruit notes from our Tupungato vineyards.
Four weeks in new oak barrels help round out the
wine without imposing.
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TERRAZAS MALBEC
Mendoza
Colour: Deep crimson with sharp candy red
highlights
Aroma: Upon swirling, jazzy notes of blackberries
and sour cherries develop into fine traces of smoke
and spices.
Palate: Bright and generous, a lively mouthful of
ripened plums and boysenberry, with chewy
tannins and a violet scent building up to a
refreshing finish.
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TERRAZAS CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Mendoza
Colour: Deep, dark maroon, with glints of scarlet
red.
Aroma: Blackcurrant emanates from the glass,
followed by hints of mocca, fine-grained leather,
and licorice.
Palate: Forest berries and jammy Cabernet fruit give
way to a sweet and creamy mid-palate with a
medium-body, and a silky-textured finish.
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TERRAZAS MERLOT
1,150 metros
Mentoza
Colour: Intense, dark red, with a shiny look.
Aroma: Intensely fruity and spicy. With outstanding
notes of raspberries, cherries, morello cherries and
tomato leaves in harmony with white pepper, thyme,
rosemary and vanilla notes. Good complexity, fresh and
young as a whole.
Palate: Intense, long and rounded on palate with a
velvety structure. Notes of glacé cherries appear.
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TERRAZAS SYRAH
Mendoza.
Colour: Glowing purple-red.
Aroma: Inviting notes of raspberry and blackberry
extract waft around smoky aromas of exotic spices.
Palate: Focused, toned and smooth notes of rich
blueberry and dark plum fruit shaded with
pomegranate and licorice fill in a vivid structure
and medium-bodied palate.
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