333 Merlot

Technical Sheet

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Identity and Origin

Vineyard: 20 years old, Gualtallary massal selection. Planting: "pie franco" (ungrafted vines) system. Farming: no pesticides or agrochemicals, with innovative bioenergetic techniques (sound therapy and plant homeopathy). Water quality: sourced from Andean snowmelt. Irrigation: sustainable drip irrigation system. Harvest: hand-picked into 12 kg crates, staggered by block. Country: Argentina. Region: Valle Alto de Uco, Mendoza (1250 masl). Denomination of Origin: IG Gualtallary. Terroir: sandy soils. Plots: sandy C1. Quality certifications: ISO 9001, organic (certification in progress).

Analytical Profile (may vary by vintage)

Variety: Merlot. Type: still red wine. Color: dark purple. Alcohol: 15.5%. pH / Acidity: pH 3.7. Total acidity: 5 g/l. Residual sugar: 1.85 g/l. Sulfites: reduced (20 ppm free at bottling, less than half the amount allowed by international organic standards).

Vinification

Production: long pre-fermentation maceration (15 days), fermentation with indigenous yeasts and extended post-fermentation under control. Sound treatment: sound-harmonization process during fermentation. Production: produced and bottled on the estate.

Aging and Cellaring

Aging: 12 months in lightly toasted French oak barrels (third use), with a very subtle wood contribution. Harmonization: aging accompanied by seasonal sound frequencies for tannin polishing and organoleptic stability. Cellaring: very long aging potential.

Export markets: France, Canada and England.