Guarda
Guarda Blend 2018
Red
Varietal Composition
40% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Syrah.Vineyard
Luján de Cuyo – Mendoza. Planted in 1906 (Drummond) 850 masl, 1992, 1993 and 1998 (Perdriel). Altitude 980 masl.Vineyard Structure/Yield
Malbec: Low vine training. Surface irrigation: Cane and spur pruning. High density plantation. Other varieties: High vine. Drip irrigation. Cordon pruning with spurs. Average yield: 80 q/ha.Fermentation process
Classic, in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts, during 20 - 25 days and at a maxi- mum temperature of 30o. The Malolactic fermentation is spontaneous.Aging
100% of the wine spent 12 months in French oak barrels.Storage in bottle
Over 10 years.ALCOHOL 13.6% | TOTAL ACIDITY 5.2 g/l |
SUGAR RESIDUE 2 | NUMBER OF BOTTLES |
Tasting notes
COLOR: bluish-red with black tones.
AROMA: complex, dominated by aromas of ripe red fruits. There are also notes of spices, tobacco and smoke.
FLAVOR: elegant in the mouth with rounded tannins, good structure and smoothness.
Pairing Suggestion
Good with red and white meats, pasta and any type of cheese.