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Kevin's comments: Coleccion Merlot has blackberry, cassis and dried fruit aromas with a velvety texture combined with a firm structure and a long ripe finish.
MICHEL TORINO COLECCION MALBEC
This partly owned family company, has recently embarked on a serious investment programme at the winery and has also planted 1,500 hectares of vineyards.
The bodega is situated in the foothills of the Andes in the Cafayate region around Salta in Northwest Argentina in one of the most scenic regions of this country. The vineyards are planted at 1,700 metres making them the highest commercial sites in the world. Cool climate plays a key part with great variations between night and day time temperatures, slowing down the ripening cycle and ensuring the development of good varietal character. The hallmark of Salta red wines is the great intensity of colour while the white wines, Torrontes in particular, are fresh and appealing.
Michel Torino is well recognised on the international market and is renowned for its excellent wine quality, elegant label design and premium presentation.
Coleccion Michel Torino Merlot
Grapes: 100% Merlot
Area: Michel Torino's own vineyards at an altitude of 1,700 metres above sea level, in the Cafayate Valley, in the Province of Salta, Northwest Argentina.
Harvest: Hand picked in early March at 240 Brix.
Fermentation: At 27oC with selected yeasts. The wine underwent spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
Ageing: 6 months in new French oak barriques.
Serve: At room temperature with duck, goose, pork dishes, pasta in tomato sauces and mild cheese.
Taste: Medium red with purple tinges. Intense blackberry, cassis and dried fruit aromas. Velvety texture combined with a firm structure and a long ripe finish.
Collection Merlot
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