Pyros Limestone Hill Malbec 2018 - Tech Sheet

Limestone Hill Malbec 2018 from Pedernal Valley, Argentina, produced by Pyros Wines. The 4ha Limestone Hill plot features limestone soils with sand, silt and clay, at high altitude, yielding elegant Malbecs with minerality and balanced tannins. Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo cold maceration, with spontaneous and inoculated fermentations, and aged in oak, followed by bottle aging.

<!-- image --> <!-- image --> ## Limestone Hill Malbec 2018 ## B A C K G R O U N D Pyros Wines is a terroir-driven project created with the aim of positioning the Pedernal Valley at the top of Argentinean viticulture, through its distinctive soils and high altitudes. The diverse terroir and natural beauty were inspirations to Mijndert Pon, the founder of Bodegas Salentein and Bodegas Callia. His vision to showcase the exceptional fruit grown in the Pedernal Valley led to the creation of the region's rst wine brand, Pyros. Globally, the winery is leading the promotion of this singular valley with its experimental and micro vinication plantings, distinctive soils, and high altitudes. Their goal is to position the Pedernal at the top of Argentinean viticulture. Propelling these efforts is Pyros winemaker, Paula González, who is leading the experimental and research efforts at the winery. ## T E R R O I R &amp; V I N T A G E N O T E S The Pedernal Valley has extremely high altitudes, with an average 4,600ft a.s.l. and is bordered by the 'Cordillera Oriental' mountain range and the Andes. The cool, desert climate and high altitudes result in hugely varied temperature ranges, ensuring thick skin development and a prolonged ripening period. The 4ha Limestone Hill plot, planted along the slope of the Pedernal Hill, is one of the most exceptional vineyard plots in the valley. The soil is composed of limestone rocks and ne materials such as sand, silt, and clay, which, along with the cool, continental climate, produces elegant Malbecs with incredible minerality, marked balance, pronounced tannin structure. ## WINE M A KI N G &amp; A G I N G Grapes are hand-harvested the rst week of April in small 18kg boxes at night or at sunrise to avoid oxidation and to preserve primary aromas. Grapes are destemmed and placed in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels for cold maceration at 50°F for 72 hours. Fermentation begins spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Then, selected yeasts are inoculated, keeping the fermentation temperature between 6575°F. Fermentation follows for 15 days with both inoculated and native yeasts, followed by additional maceration for 10 days. Aged in 1, 2 and 3-year-old oak barrels (50% French &amp; 50% American) for 12 months. Oak treatment is decided according to the vintage characteristics. No clarication is practiced in order to preserve the wine's natural qualities. Aged for an addition 12 months in bottle. ## TA S T I N G N O T E S Intense aromas of red fruits, wild herbs, and oral notes. Fine silky tannins, refreshing acidity, and minerality. A rened Malbec with a long and lingering nish. <!-- image --> 750ML <!-- image --> <!-- image --> <!-- image --> <!-- image --> ## ORIGIN Pedernal Valley, Pedernal Valley, Argentina ## GRA P E VA R I E T I E S 100% Malbec S I Z E S 750ml T E C H N I C A L D E T A I L S ABV: 14%, Closure: Cork WINE M A KE R Paula González <!-- image -->