Domingo Molina Petit Verdot 2016
WINERY
DOMINGO MOLINA
SCORE
COUNTRY
ARGENTINA
WINEMAKER'S NOTES
Wines of strong personality and typical quality. Moderate ageing gives them a perfect balance between complexity and freshness.
- COMPOSICION VARIETAL 100% Petit Verdot.
- ACIDEZ 5,2 g/l
- ORIGEN Cafayate-Salta.
- AGING 30% in oak barrels for 8 months.
- SERVING TEMPERATURE 16–18 ºC
- COLOR Intense and bright purplish red.
- CLIMATE At 1,700 meters above sea level, in the deep, sandy soils of the Cafayate Valley, Domingo Molina cultivates. The radiant sun reflects off the sand, causing the grapes to ripen and express their best characteristics. The health of the grapes is guaranteed thanks to the permanent breezes, which ensure fresh and elegant aromas in the wines that are made from them.
- PALATE Toasted and oak flavors, complex, hints of molasses.
- AROMA Aromas of black fruits like blackberries.
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ABOUT THE WINERY: DOMINGO MOLINA
‘Domingo Molina’ is 8 km West of Cafayate, in Yacochuya, at 2,000 m above sea level. It lies on the Andean mountainside, where the Calchaquí Valley can be seen. The winery was built following the latest viticultural trends, focusing on the making of the finest wines and respecting the architectural features of the place.
