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Mendoza heights Shiraz Rose
Michel Torino's vineyards in Salta, Cafayate, are among the highest in the world; 1,700m above sea level, basking in splendid isolation surrounded by desert and breathtaking mountain scenery. The vines get 350 days of
sunshine, but at this altitude there is a consistent breeze to cool things down.
This sunny but cool climate, combined with the rocky and sandy soil is an ideal environment for growing grapes. From the 2006 vintage, their vineyards have been certified as totally organic, but Michel Torino chooses only to bottle four wines as organic. Exceptional wines from a unique part of the world.
Viticulture: Pergola and VSP. Flood irrigation. Handpicked. Yield: 12.000 kg/ha
Vinification:
Hand harvested. Destemming and crushing. Cold skin maceration at 10°C, during 10 hours. Addition of selected yeasts. Controlled fermentation at 20°C during 21 days. Stabilizing. Filtration. Bottling.
Tasting Note:
This lovely cherry-coloured wine has lively ripe fruit flavours, good depth of flavour and a refreshing acidity.
Serve at 8 - 10.
Great with aperitifs, salads, Mediterranean cuisine and smooth sauce dishes.
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