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Gardel Malbec Vendimia Especial 2009

GeneralWineryBodegas Maza Tonconogy
RegionMendoza
Town of productionValle de Uco
VarietalMalbec
Total production of the wineApproximately 2,000 cases
Name of winemakerHector Durigutti
VineyardAge of vines used to produce wine40 years old
Yield4.2 tons per acre
Size of vineyard, hectaresApproximately 8 acres
Elevation above sea level3600 feet
Inclination of vineyardsouth
HarvestHarvest methodmanual
Date of harvestApril
FermentationAlcoholic fermentation, typein stainless steel tanks
Alcoholic fermentation, duration30 days
Alcoholic fermentation, temperature82 degrees F
Malolactic fermentation, typein stainless steel tanks
CharacteristicsAlcohol13.9%
AgingTime in barrel8 months
Barrel type and ageFrench oak barrels
BottlingCold stabilizedyes
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