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Punta Negra Malbec, Belhara

Belhara
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Sourced from Belhara's estate vineyards in the Valle de Uco and Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza.
Tasting note

Dark red colour with purple reflections. The nose presents ripe raspberries and plum fruit. It has a silky structure of tannins and a fine texture. In the mouth, has medium body and flavours of ripe red fruits, followed by notes of roasted coffee with a long and fresh finish.

Origin
Argentina
Variety
Malbec
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Stephen Huse
Fining Agent
Egg
Closure
Screw top
Region
Mendoza
Vegan
No

Vinification details

Grapes are harvested manually in small boxes, held in selected blocks. The alcoholic fermentation and the maceration with the skins take place for between 20 and 30 days in small tanks with pumping overs. Procedures to extract the most from the grapes to achieve round tannins and maximum expression of the fruit. The wine is transferred to French wooden barrels and aged for 6 months.

AWARDS

James Suckling: 90 pts

Sourced from Belhara's estate vineyards in the Valle de Uco and Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza.
Tasting note

Deep purple in colour with a red fruit floral, spicy nose. Supple tannins and flavours of raspberry, red cherries and cassis are accompanied by notes of vanilla and mocha. A long elegant finish contains a touch of minerality and well-integrated oak.

Origin
Argentina
Variety
Malbec
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Stephen Huse
Fining Agent
Egg
Closure
Screw top
Region
Mendoza
Vegan
No

Vinification details

Fermentation and an extended maceration on skins was carried out for 24 days in concrete tanks before the must was pressed off the skins. The wine was then aged for 6 months with gentle racking and fining before being bottled.

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.0
Residual sugar
0.5
pH
3.48
Acidity
5.4
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Sourced from Belhara's estate vineyards in the Valle de Uco and Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza.
Tasting note

A deep purple colour with violet reflections. The coolness of the site of the Tupungato vineyard provides a floral and spicy nose with red fruit. The tannin structure is supple and flavours of raspberry, red cherries and cassis are joined with notes of vanilla and mocha. The elegant, long finish is enhanced by a touch of minerality and well-integrated oak.

Origin
Argentina
Variety
Malbec
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Stephen Huse
Fining Agent
Bentonite
Closure
Screw top
Region
Mendoza
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

Fermentation and an extended maceration on skins was carried out for 25 days in concrete tanks before the must was pressed off the skins. The wine was then aged for 6-7 months with gentle racking and fining before being bottled.