Primeras Viñas

Lagarde is pleased to introduce Primeras Vinas a collection of two red wines, each of which is the result of the work and time invested in a special vineyard, their age and treatment. Their production takes between 16 and 18 months in French oak barrels, with at least 12 months of stowage in a controlled environment, resulting in great potential that can be enjoyed for 10-15 years. Only 4,000-15,000 bottles are produced annually.

Primeras Viñas Malbec: Is our malbec red wine made with grapes from our centennial vineyards, planted in 1906 and 1930.

Primeras Viñas Cabernet Sauvignon: Is our red wine made from carefully selected grapes of cabernet sauvignon from a few extraordinary blocks within our vineyard carefully chosen using precise viticulture techniques, that offer the truest, most distinctive expression of the varietal.

Primeras Viñas Malbec Luján 2012

Red

Varietal Composition

100% Malbec

Vineyard

Malbec: Low vine training. Surface irrigation: Cane and spur pruning. High density plantation. Yield: 60 q/ha

Vineyard Structure/Yield

Malbec: Low vine training. Surface irrigation: Cane and spur pruning. High density plantation. Yield: 60 q/ha

Fermentation process

In stainless steel tanks. Pre fermentative cold maceration for 3 days. Fermentation with indigenous yeast. During this stage it undergoes daily pump overs and delestages. The total maceration time is between 20 and 25 days at a maximum temperature of 30º-31°. The end of maceration is determined by the tasting.

Aging

Between 16 and 18 months in new oak barrels.

Storage in bottle

Over 15 years

ALCOHOL 14,3%	TOTAL ACIDITY 6,45 g/l
SUGAR RESIDUE 2,2	NUMBER OF BOTTLES 16.400

Tasting notes

COLOR: Dark red color with violet hues.

AROMA: Aroma of red fruit and some menthol notes, coconut, vanilla and spices which are added by the oak.

FLAVOR: Mouth velvety smooth. Unctuous mouth feel but not too rich. Juicy and prolonged. Lingering aftertaste.

Pairing Suggestion

Ideal to pair with roasted red meats such as rib eye or lamb.