BRAND: RICORDI
VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13.9% (depending on the vintage)
Acidity: 5.1 – 6.2 g/L
Sugar: 3.5 g/L maximum
Time: 6 months
Type: staves (French and American)
PRODUCTION
Fermentation: pre-fermentation cold maceration during 48 hours at 5°C. Then, fermentation starts at a maximum temperature of 25°C. Length: 15 days. Once fermentation has finished, the wine is left to macerate for 10 more days in order to give wine more structure and resistance to wood. 6 month in oak
VINEYARD
Valle de Uco, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza. Altitude: 1100 m.
TASTING NOTE
With aromas of red pepper, spices, and ripe fruits like cassis and blackberries. Its concentration and complexity increases with aging. A good body and intense on the palate.
BRAND: RICORDI
VARIETAL: Malbec
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Composition: 100% Malbec
Alcohol: 13.9% (depending on the vintage)
Acidity: 5.1 – 6.2 g/L
Sugar: 3.5 g/L maximum
Time: 6 months
Type: staves (French and American)
PRODUCTION
Fermentation: pre-fermentation cold maceration during 48 hours at 5°C. Then, fermentation starts at a maximum temperature of 25°C. Length: 15 days. Once fermentation has finished, the wine is left to macerate for 10 more days in order to give wine more structure and resistance to wood. 6 month in oak.
VINEYARD
Valle de Uco, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza. Altitude: 1100 m.
TASTING NOTE
This wine is characterized by its deep violet hints, an intense taste and aromas of ripe plum, tobacco and spices. A good presence on the palate, clear and with a long finish.
BRAND: RICORDI
VARIETAL: Chardonnay
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alcohol: 11.8 °
Acidity: 6.2 Gr / L
Type: French and American
Time: from 3 to 6 months
PRODUCTION
Grapes harvested carefully, fermented in stainless steel tanks at 15ºC. After the fermentation, the wine is filtered, subjected to a malolactic fermentation and then in contact for 3 to 6 months with oak staves.
VINEYARD
Tupungato, Valle de Uco
TASTING NOTE
Bright, pale golden color, with greenish tones. Aromas of apple, pineapple, peach, banana. Elegant and round mouth. Memories of white fruit. Persistent end.
BRAND: FAMIGLIA RICORDI
VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.2%
Acidity: 5.6 – 7 g/L
Time: 8 months
Type: staves (French and American)
PRODUCTION
Grapes are carefully harvested and then put in stainless steel grinders. Grape skins are crushed and de-stemmed. Crushed grapes are deposited in stainless steel tanks to start controlled fermentation at 24° to 28°C with selected yeasts. Then, pump-over and delestage processes are carried out and malolactic fermentation is produced. Finally, wine is aged in oak staves and stored in bottles for 12 months.
VINEYARD
Finca Los Parrales, quarters 1 & 2, El Cepillo, Valle de Uco.
TASTING NOTE
An intense claret wine with ruby tones. It has expressive and generous aromas, especially of redcurrant, black pepper and tobacco with a vanilla and clove finish. A good body and intense on the palate. A spicy taste with sweet tannins on the finish. Storage: 5 years.
BRAND: FAMIGLIA RICORDI
VARIETAL: Malbec
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Composition: 100% Malbec
Alcohol: 13.5%
Acidity: 5.6 – 7 g/L
Time: 8 months
Type: staves (French and American)
PRODUCTION
Grapes are carefully harvested and then put in stainless steel grinders. Grape skins are crushed and de-stemmed. Crushed grapes are deposited in stainless steel tanks to start controlled fermentation at 24° to 28°C with selected yeasts. Then, pump-over and delestage processes are carried out and malolactic fermentation is produced. Finally, wine is aged in oak staves and stored in bottles for 12 months
VINEYARD
Finca Santa Francoise, quarters 1 & 2, Gualtallary, Valle de Uco.
TASTING NOTE
This is a cherry red wine with violet tones, and a slow and delicate tear. It has an intense taste and aromas of ripe plums, raspberries and cherries, as well as mineral notes with considerable vanilla and cocoa powder. It is delicate on the palate with a sweet entry and good acidity. The plums and cherries are harmoniously combined with vanilla notes and its nice tannins.
