MICHEL TORINO, DON DAVID 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.

DON  DAVID MALBEC

Grapes: 100% Estate grown Malbec grapes grown at an altitude of 1,700m above sea level on Michel Torino?s Estate in the Valley of Cafayate

Harvest: Hand picked during the first week of March

Winemaking: 70% of the wine is aged in small barrels of both American and French oak for 12 months.  100% of the wine goes through malolatic fermentation spontaneously.

Colour: Vivacious red with violet sparkles and cherry edges.  A noble tear indicates its firm structure.

Serve: At room temperature with grilled meats, stews, filled pasta and spicy meat dishes 

Taste: Plum jam and raisins combined with pip tobacco, vanilla and toast notes dominate the nose.  Fruity attack full of sweet tannins and a soft presence of cassis.  Harmonious and well balanced in the mouth.  Dry fruits such as almonds and nuts appear at the end giving a very pleasant finish.