Piedra Negra Malbec Reserva BIO – Francois Lurton

Production Area
Uco Valley, Argentina

Terroir

Pebbly, volcanic soils

Grapes
Malbec 100%

Vinification 

Manual harvesting at peak of ripeness, traditionally fermented between 25 °and 30 ° C with daily pumping over, followed by maceration for a long period until a high degree of concentration and full bodied structure are achieved.

Aging

8 to 10 months in used French oak barrels.

Colour:

Intense ruby red

Bouquet:

Complex, with a mix of red berries and spicy aromas of clove and black pepper.  Delicate notes of chocolate and coffee given off from the oak

Taste:

Well structured, complex with soft and smooth tannins, notes of red berries and spice ending with a long lasting finish of coffee

Food Pairing

Beef, Lamb, Poultry, Game and mature cheeses.

Alcohol

14.5 % Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

up to 7 years