The 2023 wines will be among the most age worthy. After the  October and November spring frosts which provoked a  generalized reduction in yields, the climate was very dry with  temperatures slightly on the warmer side. Low yields resulted in a  harvest 2 to 4 weeks earlier than usual. The wines are quite  elegant, with high natural acidity and low alcohols. Powerful  minerality and texture are this year’s trademarks.  VINIFICATION  This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration for 5 days at  50ºF (10ºC) to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for  approximately 10-16 days with a total maceration of 19-22 days.  Wild Yeasts. Elevage: 11-13 months in French oak. Barrel selection  varies depending on vineyard and vintage -First, second and third  use barrels used.  VINEYARDS  A Blend of Three Vineyards - vineyards are divided into lots that  are harvested at different times:  Lunlunta 3,018 ft (920m) elevation: alluvial origin. Loamy clay in  the topsoil with rounded rocks on the bottom.  El Cepillo, Eugenio Bustos 3,593 ft (1,090 m) elevation: alluvial  origin. Loam-sandy soil with thick calcareous layers and rounded  rocks on the bottom.  Gualtallary 4,757 ft (1,450 m) elevation: alluvial origin. Gravel and  limestone soil. Rounded rocks in the bottom.  TECHNICAL INFORMATION  Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil  Varietal: 100% Malbec  Alcohol: 13.50%  Total Acidity: 5.6 grams/liter in tartaric  pH: 3.6