
Francisco Granata
Malbec Oak.
Varietal composition
100% Malbec
The vineyard
Estate: Las Compuertas, Vistalba, upper Mendoza River area, Mendoza, Argentina (1050 m above sea level).
Vine age: 100 years
Soil type: Sandy loam
Latitude: 33º
Rainfall: 200 mm/year
Sunshine: 320 days/year
Day–night range: 18 to 20 °C between day and night
Training system: High trellis
Irrigation type: Furrow
Harvest: First week of April
Yield: 8,000 kg/ha
Winemaking
Fermentation: Classic, with extended maceration and cool temperature control.
Malolactic fermentation: Without selected bacteria.
Ageing
Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels.
Cellaring potential: 15 years
Tasting notes
Colour: Ruby red, with long-lasting coloured tears
Aromas and flavours: Plum and blackcurrant dominate, with complexity and a pleasant structure. On the palate it opens frankly, echoing the notes on the nose, with a long, round and harmonious finish.
Serving temperature
Serve between 15 and 18 °C. We suggest opening the bottle at least 45 minutes before serving, or decanting.
Food pairing
Ideal with red meat such as sirloin, rib-eye and lamb; with Gouda, Gruyère and Provolone cheeses; and with all kinds of pasta: tagliatelle with sauce, lasagne and ravioli. It also pairs perfectly with pizza, empanadas and locro.





