JUANA LARREA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
VARIETY
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
VARIETY
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARDS
Finca La Escondida, Maipú. 683 meters above sea level, 45 years old.
VINEYARDS
Finca La Escondida, Maipú. 683 meters above sea level, 45 years old.
HARVESTING
By hand in 15 kg plastic boxes.
HARVESTING
By hand in 15 kg plastic boxes.
WINEMAKING
The grapes are distempered, cooled and placed in tanks of Stainless Steel, where after a soft maceration in cold they are inoculated by yeasts selected of French origin.
WINEMAKING
The grapes are distempered, cooled and placed in tanks of Stainless Steel, where after a soft maceration in cold they are inoculated by yeasts selected of French origin.
AGING
Once the wines are obtained they are aged for 6 months in casks of 225 l of French oak and a small percentage in American oak. Once the process is finished the rammer in bottles takes 6 months.
AGING
Once the wines are obtained they are aged for 6 months in casks of 225 l of French oak. Once the process is finished, the rammer in bottles takes 6 months.
TASTING NOTES
The lush cassis and raspberry fruit surrounded by cocoa, spice and toast notes. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and fresh aftertaste. The riveting finish is loades with minerally and dark, velvety fruit.
TASTING NOTES
The lush cassis and raspberry fruit surrounded by cocoa, spice and toast notes. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and fresh aftertaste. The riveting finish is loades with minerally and dark, velvety fruit.
LA ESPERA EXTRA BRUT ROSÉ – CHAMPENOISE
VARIETY
100% Pinot Noir
VARIETY
100% Pinot Noir
VINEYARDS
Located in 25 de Mayo – San Rafael at 850 mts. on a hill. The Pinot Noir parcel is characterized by deep and poor soils of sand and clay with parts of caliche. Yields of 10.000 – 12.000 kgs. per hectare. French rooted vines planted in 2003, conducted on a vsp and irrigated by drip irrigation.
VINEYARDS
Located in 25 de Mayo – San Rafael at 850 mts. on a hill. The Pinot Noir parcel is characterized by deep and poor soils of sand and clay with parts of caliche. Yields of 10.000 – 12.000 kgs. per hectare. French rooted vines planted in 2003, conducted on a vsp and irrigated by drip irrigation.
HARVESTING
By hand in small cases of 16 kgs.
HARVESTING
By hand in small cases of 16 kgs.
WINEMARKING
We lower the cluster temperature to 8°C to destem and press them in the pneumatic press where the must stays in contact with the skins for a couple of hours extracting part or its color and aromas. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at temperatures under 16°C for 20 days. Cold stabilization and filtration prior to being bottled with the addition of tirage liqueur to perform second fermentation in the bottle at controlled temperature of less than 18°C.
WINEMARKING
We lower the cluster temperature to 8°C to destem and press them in the pneumatic press where the must stays in contact with the skins for a couple of hours extracting part or its color and aromas. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at temperatures under 16°C for 20 days. Cold stabilization and filtration prior to being bottled with the addition of tirage liqueur to perform second fermentation in the bottle at controlled temperature of less than 18°C.
AGING
20 months in contact with lees.
AGING
20 months in contact with lees.
TASTING NOTES
Delicate salmon like color. Its aromas present notes of strawberries and raspberries that blend with toasted bread and honey notes. The mouthfeel is characterized by its small bubbles which add little tension to the palate, leading to a very fresh and expressive aftertaste that highlights the complex aromatic perception of the wine.
TASTING NOTES
Delicate salmon like color. Its aromas present notes of strawberries and raspberries that blend with toasted bread and honey notes. The mouthfeel is characterized by its small bubbles which add little tension to the palate, leading to a very fresh and expressive aftertaste that highlights the complex aromatic perception of the wine.
CUATRO FINCAS MALBEC
VARIETY
100% Malbec
VARIETY
100% Malbec
VINEYARDS
Santa Blanca, Maipú. Mendoza.
Vineyard with sandy soil and flooding irrigation. It yields 8,000 to 10,000 kg per hectare. The vineyards are 50 years old.
VINEYARDS
Santa Blanca, Maipú. Mendoza.
Vineyard with sandy soil and flooding irrigation. It yields 8,000 to 10,000 kg per hectare. The vineyards are 50 years old.
HARVESTING
Manual harvest with boxes during the first and second week of March.
HARVESTING
Manual harvest with boxes during the first and second week of March.
WINEMARKING
Traditional with cool maceration in stainless steel tanks.
WINEMARKING
Traditional with cool maceration in stainless steel tanks.
AGING
6 month in American and French oak barrels.
AGING
6 month in American and French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
At sight, it is marked by a deep purplish color. On the nose, red berries with wood are perceived.
In the mouth, it is gentle with rounded tannins, which results in a sweet perception. Its acidity and balance encourage to continue drinking.
TASTING NOTES
At sight, it is marked by a deep purplish color. On the nose, red berries with wood are perceived.
In the mouth, it is gentle with rounded tannins, which results in a sweet perception. Its acidity and balance encourage to continue drinking.
CUATRO FINCAS MERLOT
VARIETY
100% Merlot
VARIETY
100% Merlot
VINEYARDS
Las Chimbas, San Martín. Mendoza.
Vineyard with sandy and rocky soil and flood irrigation. Windy area, which yields approximately 10,000 kg per hectare.
VINEYARDS
Las Chimbas, San Martín. Mendoza.
Vineyard with sandy and rocky soil and flood irrigation. Windy area, which yields approximately 10,000 kg per hectare.
HARVESTING
Manual harvest with boxes during the second week of March.
HARVESTING
Manual harvest with boxes during the second week of March.
WINEMARKING
Traditional with cool maceration in stainless steel tanks.
WINEMARKING
Traditional with cool maceration in stainless steel tanks.
TASTING NOTES
6 month in American and French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
6 month in American and French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
On the nose, it has a spiced scent, combined with fruit aromas. In the mouth, it is full-bodied and its acidity is balanced, with vanilla and coconut flavors obtained through its aging in American oak. Long and harmonious finishing.
TASTING NOTES
On the nose, it has a spiced scent, combined with fruit aromas. In the mouth, it is full-bodied and its acidity is balanced, with vanilla and coconut flavors obtained through its aging in American oak. Long and harmonious finishing.
CUATRO FINCAS SYRAH
VARIETY
100% Syrah
VARIETY
100% Syrah
VINEYARDS
Montecaseros, San Martín. Mendoza.
Vineyard with deep and sandy soil, and traditional irrigation. Vineyards of more than 80 years old, which yield 12 to 14 tons per hectare.
VINEYARDS
Montecaseros, San Martín. Mendoza.
Vineyard with deep and sandy soil, and traditional irrigation. Vineyards of more than 80 years old, which yield 12 to 14 tons per hectare.
HARVESTING
Manual harvest with boxes during the last weeks of March.
HARVESTING
Manual harvest with boxes during the last weeks of March.
WINEMARKING
Traditional with cool maceration in stainless steel tanks.
WINEMARKING
Traditional with cool maceration in stainless steel tanks.
AGING
6 month in American and French oak barrels.
AGING
6 month in American and French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
Red berries and spices aromas In the mouth, it reminisces blackberries and other black fruits It is elegant and balanced, and promises a long finishing with a sweet perception.
TASTING NOTES
Red berries and spices aromas In the mouth, it reminisces blackberries and other black fruits It is elegant and balanced, and promises a long finishing with a sweet perception.
CUATRO FINCAS CAB. SAUV.
VARIETY
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
VARIETY
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARDS
Montecaseros, San Martín. Mendoza.
Vineyard with deep and sandy soil, and traditional irrigation. Vineyards of more than 80 years old, which yield 12 to 14 tons per hectare.
VINEYARDS
Montecaseros, San Martín. Mendoza.
Vineyard with deep and sandy soil, and traditional irrigation. Vineyards of more than 80 years old, which yield 12 to 14 tons per hectare.
HARVESTING
Manual harvest with boxes, during the first and second week of April.
HARVESTING
Manual harvest with boxes, during the first and second week of April.
WINEMARKING
Traditional with cool maceration in stainless steel tanks.
WINEMARKING
Traditional with cool maceration in stainless steel tanks.
AGING
6 month in American and French oak barrels.
AGING
6 month in American and French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
Red-colored wine with ruby flashes. On the nose, there is a presence of spices and red berries, which is accompanied by subtle French and American oak aromas. On the mouth, it is gentle and has marked tannins, which depicts a great, well-structured wine.
TASTING NOTES
Red-colored wine with ruby flashes. On the nose, there is a presence of spices and red berries, which is accompanied by subtle French and American oak aromas. On the mouth, it is gentle and has marked tannins, which depicts a great, well-structured wine.
LA ESPERA PREMIUM MALBEC ROSÉ
VARIETY
100% Malbec
VARIETY
100% Malbec
VINEYARDS
Located in 25 de Mayo – San Rafael at 850 mts on a hill. sourced with grapes selected from our mb1 parcel. This parcel has a soil with high concentration of rocks covered by calcium carbonate and sulphites. A previous secondary river used to run over this parcel leaving only a very thin layer of sand and clay. This extreme conditions leads to vines that are stabilized in a very low production of 6000 kg per ha. characterized by small clusters and berries. French rooted vines planted in 2003, conducted on a vsp and irrigated by drip irrigation
VINEYARDS
Located in 25 de Mayo – San Rafael at 850 mts on a hill. sourced with grapes selected from our mb1 parcel. This parcel has a soil with high concentration of rocks covered by calcium carbonate and sulphites. A previous secondary river used to run over this parcel leaving only a very thin layer of sand and clay. This extreme conditions leads to vines that are stabilized in a very low production of 6000 kg per ha. characterized by small clusters and berries. French rooted vines planted in 2003, conducted on a vsp and irrigated by drip irrigation
HARVESTING
By hand in small cases of 16 Kgs.
HARVESTING
By hand in small cases of 16 Kgs.
WINEMARKING
Double selection, destemming and crush. Prefermentative maceration for 4-5 days at controlled temperates of less than 10°C. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats of 3000 its with selected yeast. During the first three days 1 delestage per day is performed and 2 piagage till the fermentation ends. Postfermentative maceration for 20-28 days. Malolactic fermentation is performed in new 225 its French oak barrels. Here the wine is aged for at least 24 months. Selection of the best barrels, blending, gentle filtration and bottling. Bottle aging of at least 24 months. Prod. 2.685 bottles.
WINEMARKING
Double selection, destemming and crush. Prefermentative maceration for 4-5 days at controlled temperates of less than 10°C. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats of 3000 its with selected yeast. During the first three days 1 delestage per day is performed and 2 piagage till the fermentation ends. Postfermentative maceration for 20-28 days. Malolactic fermentation is performed in new 225 its French oak barrels. Here the wine is aged for at least 24 months. Selection of the best barrels, blending, gentle filtration and bottling. Bottle aging of at least 24 months. Prod. 2.685 bottles.
AGING
24 months in 225 lts first and second use oak barrels.
AGING
24 months in 225 lts first and second use oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
Rich and dark red color with violet hues. The nose is complex showing notes of graphite and black fruit with hints of tobacco and licorice. The mouthfeel is filling, full bodied and well structured with fine and silky tannins. Its good acidity leads to a very persistend and delicate finish.
TASTING NOTES
Rich and dark red color with violet hues. The nose is complex showing notes of graphite and black fruit with hints of tobacco and licorice. The mouthfeel is filling, full bodied and well structured with fine and silky tannins. Its good acidity leads to a very persistend and delicate finish.
LA ESPERA PREMIUM TORRONTES
VARIETY
100% Torrontes.
VARIETY
100% Torrontes.
VINEYARDS
Typical pergola vine trained vineyard located in Famatina Valley, La Rioja province (1.040 mts). The soils are deep of sand and clay composition of alluvional origin.
VINEYARDS
Typical pergola vine trained vineyard located in Famatina Valley, La Rioja province (1.040 mts). The soils are deep of sand and clay composition of alluvional origin.
HARVESTING
By hand in small cases of 16 Kgs.
HARVESTING
By hand in small cases of 16 Kgs.
WINEMARKING
Selection, destemming and pressing of the cluster. After a cold settling the clean juice ferments with selected yeast in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature of lees than 16ºC. Clarified and filtered prior to being bottled.
WINEMARKING
Selection, destemming and pressing of the cluster. After a cold settling the clean juice ferments with selected yeast in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature of lees than 16ºC. Clarified and filtered prior to being bottled.
TASTING NOTES
Pale yellow color with hints of green notes. Powerful honeysuckle and other floral aromas are combined with citrus notes, typical of this unique and almost exclusive Argentine wine. The palate is clean and its excelent acidity highlits a fresh finish.
TASTING NOTES
Pale yellow color with hints of green notes. Powerful honeysuckle and other floral aromas are combined with citrus notes, typical of this unique and almost exclusive Argentine wine. The palate is clean and its excelent acidity highlits a fresh finish.
LA ESPERA PREMIUM CHARDONNAY
VARIETY
100% Chardonnay
VARIETY
100% Chardonnay
VINEYARDS
Located in 25 de Mayo – San Rafael 850 mts. Selection of a parcel characterized by deep and poor soils of sand and clay. It yields of 10.000 – 12.000 kg. per hectare. French rooted vines planted in 2003, conducted on a vsp and irrigated by drip irrigation.
VINEYARDS
Located in 25 de Mayo – San Rafael 850 mts. Selection of a parcel characterized by deep and poor soils of sand and clay yields of 10.000 – 12.000 kg per hectare. French rooted vines planted in 2003, conducted on a vsp and irrigated by drip irrigation.
HARVESTING
By hand in small cases of 16 Kgs.
HARVESTING
By hand in small cases of 16 Kgs.
WINEMARKING
Selection, destemming and pressing of the clusters. After a cold settling the juice is seeded with selected yeasts to ferment at controlled temperature of less than 16ºC in stainless steel tanks. It will stay in contact with lees for about a month and at least 30% of the wine will be aged for 3 months in 225 oak barrels. Clarified, filtered and bottled.
WINEMARKING
Selection, destemming and pressing of the clusters. After a cold settling the juice is seeded with selected yeasts to ferment at controlled temperature of less than 16ºC in stainless steel tanks. It will stay in contact with lees for about a month and at least 30% of the wine will be aged for 3 months in 225 oak barrels. Clarified, filtered and bottled.
AGING
30% for 3 months in 225 lts oak barrels.
AGING
30% for 3 months in 225 lts oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
It presents a young, yellow and lightly greenish, briliant color. The nose offers aromas of pineapple and green apple. The mouthfeel presents a wine of medium structure, balanced acidity, highlighting citric notes and freshness.
TASTING NOTES
It presents a young, yellow and lightly greenish, briliant color. The nose offers aromas of pineapple and green apple. The mouthfeel presents a wine of medium structure, balanced acidity, highlighting citric notes and freshness.
LA ESPERA PREMIUM MALBEC – SYRAH
VARIETY
70% Malbec – 30% Syrah
VARIETY
70% Malbec – 30% Syrah
VINEYARDS
Located in 25 de Mayo – San Rafael at 850 mts. on a hill. The Malbec and Syrah for this line are selected from a parcel with a soil profile of sand and clay that mixes with round rocks. Malbec yields of 8000 – 9000 kg. per hectare. Syrah 12.000 kgs. French rooted vines planted in 2003, conducted on a vsp and irrigated by drip irrigation.
VINEYARDS
Located in 25 de Mayo – San Rafael at 850 mts. on a hill. The Malbec and Syrah for this line are selected from a parcel with a soil profile of sand and clay that mixes with round rocks. Malbec yields of 8000 – 9000 kg. per hectare. Syrah 12.000 kgs. French rooted vines planted in 2003, conducted on a vsp and irrigated by drip irrigation.
HARVESTING
By hand in small cases of 16 Kgs.
HARVESTING
By hand in small cases of 16 Kgs.
WINEMARKING
Selection and destemming. Fermentation takes place in small concrete tanks at controlled temperature (25°C-28°C) with selected yeasts. After a maceration period of 14 days it does spontaneous malolactic fermentation. A 40% of the wine is has 6 months of aging in oak after which it is blended with a 60% of unoaked wine. Clarified, lightly filtered and bottled. Aged in the bottle for 6 months.
WINEMARKING
Selection and destemming. Fermentation takes place in small concrete tanks at controlled temperature (25°C-28°C) with selected yeasts. After a maceration period of 14 days it does spontaneous malolactic fermentation. A 40% of the wine is has 6 months of aging in oak after which it is blended with a 60% of unoaked wine. Clarified, lightly filtered and bottled. Aged in the bottle for 6 months.
AGING
40% of the wine for 6 months in contact with oak.
AGING
40% of the wine for 6 months in contact with oak.
TASTING NOTES
Deep red and purple colour. The nose is rich, reminiscent of red fruits like raspberries and plums combined with subtle spicy notes of pepper and mint. The mouthfeel is fresh and smooth, starting soft and gentle with a balanced finish.
TASTING NOTES
Deep red and purple colour. The nose is rich, reminiscent of red fruits like raspberries and plums combined with subtle spicy notes of pepper and mint. The mouthfeel is fresh and smooth, starting soft and gentle with a balanced finish.