Small Fermentaciones Garchacha 2024

Nestled in the heart of Cafayate, in the Calchaquí Valleys of Salta, the Pequeñas Fermentaciones Garnacha cuvée comes from vines perched at an altitude of 1,750 meters. The temperature difference between bright days and cool nights promotes the gradual ripening of the grapes, giving them aromatic intensity and natural freshness. The gravelly and sandy soil, though not very fertile, provides ideal drainage and imparts to the Grenache an identity marked by the purity and elegance of the Andean terroir.

The winemaking process relies on careful hand-harvesting, followed by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. A proportion of whole, uncrushed bunches (25%) is retained to achieve greater aromatic complexity. Once finished, the wine is aged for six months in tanks, without oak aging , to preserve the aromatic and fruity character of the Grenache in its purest form. It is then blended, clarified, stabilized, and bottled.

This wine reveals aromas of Gariguette strawberry , crisp cherry , raspberry, red berries, blood orange , thyme , and white pepper . The palate is vibrant and ethereal , with a supple and juicy texture. The balance between intense fruitiness and freshness perfectly illustrates the finesse of this high-altitude cuvée.

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