Premium Los Clop Malbec – Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Short Intro
A classic Argentine Malbec from high-altitude vineyards in Agrelo, offering depth, elegance, and rich fruit character with refined oak aging.
Tasting Notes
Deep purple in color with black hues. Aromas of plum jam, cassis, and ripe red fruits, layered with notes of clove, vanilla, leather, tobacco, and chocolate from oak aging. Well-rounded palate with balanced, sweet tannins and a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with pasta in tomato-based sauces, grilled meats, lamb dishes, and aged cheeses.
Serving Suggestions
Best served at 17–19°C.
Product Details
- Varietal Composition: 100% Malbec
- Appellation: Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
- Vineyard Altitude: 1000 meters above sea level
- Year Planted: 2000
- Soil: Sandy-loam and silt-loam, stony in parts
- Climate: 180 mm annual rainfall, approx. 310 days of sunshine
- Training System: High Vertical Shoot Position (VSP)
- Irrigation: Traditional furrow irrigation
- Yield: 9,000 kg per hectare
Vinification & Aging
Hand-harvested in 18 kg cases with careful cluster and berry selection. Cold maceration at 6°C for 5 days followed by fermentation with indigenous yeast at 26–28°C for 15 days. Extended skin contact enhances color, flavor, and tannin structure. Malolactic fermentation with indigenous bacteria.
Aged for 12 months in second and third-use French oak barrels, followed by 6 months of bottle aging.
Technical Data
- Alcohol: 14%
- Residual Sugar: 2.7 g/L
- Total Acidity: 5.90 g/L
- pH: 3.52
Export Availability
Available for international export. Trade and bulk inquiries welcome.
Scope of Visibility
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