Cicchitti Blend 2017/2018
€20.00*
Content:
0.75
(€26.67* / 1 Liter)
Available, delivery time 2-5 days
Product number:
C-3116
Winery
Product information "Cicchitti Blend 2017/2018"
Grape varieties
60% Malbec / 30% Cabernet Sauvignon / 10% Merlot
Vineyards
Uco Valley and Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza
Soil
alluvial soil, sand, gravel and stones
Vinification
Planting of the vines 1991
Manual harvest: End of March to beginning of April
Controlled maceration and fermentation
Aged for 12 months in barrique barrels
After bottling, it is kept in the winery at a controlled temperature for 18 months.
Shelf life for at least 6 years from vintage
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red with violet reflections with black nuances. A complex wine; soft, robust with sweet tannins. Traces of vanilla and chocolate due to ageing in barriques.
Pairing and Recommendation
An excellent accompaniment to meat, grilled fish, ham, pork, lamb, empanadas and pasta. Open or decant about 45 minutes before serving to allow the wine to develop
Serving temperature
15° - 18° C
Type of wine: | Red wine |
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Grape variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot |
Country: | Argentina |
Region: | Cuyo |
Location: | Uco Valley & Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza |
Altitude: | 1.200 MAMSL |
Ageing: | 12 months in oak barrels |
Enologist: | José A. Cicchitti |
Alcohol: | 14,5% vol. |
Allergens: | Contains sulfite |
Introduced by: | J.M. Höfferle Int. Hdl. GmbH, Lokstedter Steindamm 33a, 22529 Hamburg, Deutschland |
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