Background
Our vineyard's location in the Valle de Uco is higher and about 10F cooler than the average for Mendoza. These cooler temperatures along with the four rivers that run through the property allow the fruit to slowly ripen and take on the character of the soil. The sandy, gravel soil on top of the solid granite bedrock make the vines struggle to yield their best.
Torrontes is a grape whose profile and aromatics are all over the board. The winemakers's job is to reign this in both during the growing season and in the winemaking. The Ikal 1150 Torrontes tightly balances complimentary aromatics on the nose and on the palette.
Tasting Notes
Our expression of this uniquely Argentine grape starts with its golden straw color. On the nose, floral notes with citrus, pear, honey and minerality (crushed granite, river-stone, and flint). Soft, dry, and pleasing on the mineral driven palette. A clean finish with citrus and honey that mirror the nose.
By day sunrays embrace sandy rocky soil, by night bright stars invite the crisp dry air. Ascending into French oak barrels delivering the divine water of the grape.
Appelation
Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina.
Viticulture
Alluvial soil with sand, gravel, flint, granite, green-stone, and river-stone.
Fermentation
Hand-picked grape cluster sorting, gravity fed, temperature controlled fermentation, quick skin contact at low temperature.
Deep golden color with enveloping aromas of tropical fruit, citrus hints, and minerals. A nice balance of vanilla and toast inspire complexity and elegance. Initially sweet and concentrated in the mouth with balance and complexity that flows into a fresh and lasting finish.
Deep red color with intense aromas of dark fruit, spices and minerals meld with oaky vanilla. An elegant, richly concentrated wine with complexity and structure.
Intense inky color with violet hues. Plum, ripe cherry, and floral on the nose with dry fruit and mint hints. Great concentration and complexity with sweet, voluminous tannins and a lasting finish.
