Name: Achaval Ferrer Quimera
Brand: Achaval Ferrer
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Roberto Cipresso, partner and winemaker of Achaval-Ferrer. Roberto is considered on of the most talented young Italian enologists by the specialized press. A Blend of 40% old vine Malbec from Medrano and from Lujan de Cuyo, 22%, Merlot from Tupungato, 20% old vine Cabernet Sauvignon from Medrano and from Tupungato, 14% Cabernet Franc from Tupungato and 4% Petit Verdot. The average yield per plant was less than two pounds, equivalent to 1.3 tons per acre or 18 hectoliters per hectare. The winemaking team worked in the vineyards in search of different aspects for each variety. These were thought of as parts of a complex wine, in such a way that the total is more than the sum of the parts. The location of the vineyards, the age of the plants, the viticultural program and the irrigation schedules, all worked towards the same goal. Once in the winery, each variety underwent primary fermentation in a small tank. The early blending is a risky practice, but helps towards a seamless integrat...

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