Callia Malbec

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Callia
Callia Malbec
Callia Malbec
Description
Violet-red color with a blue tint. Rich red fruit aromas of sour cherry, almonds, and walnuts. Very vibrant and well-balanced on the palate, with sweet, smooth, velvety tannins and a lingering finish.
CountryArgentina
RegionMendoza
Grape VarietiesMalbec
AppellationSan Juan
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Production areaSituated in the Tulum Valley in the province of San Juan, Argentina. Grapes are grown on high-elevation vineyards at 2,133 feet above sea level with a temperate climate, low rainfall, and rich sandy alluvial and clay loam soil.
BackgroundBodegas Callia was established in the San Juan Valley of Argentina in 2002 by the Pon family, owners of Bodegas Salentein. Tapping into the expertise, resources, and world-class team of winemakers, founder Mijndert Pon, built a modern, innovative winery that supports the people, nature, and community around it. Fruit-forward, youthful, and dynamic, Callia wines deliver exceptional quality at an excellent value to consumers. The smooth well-balanced taste of Callia inspires people to relax and unwind from the daily grind, reconnect with friends and family, and savor life's simple pleasures. Sourced from vineyards using sustainable practices: drip irrigation, use of organic mulch, and planting vegetation to reduce high temperatures. The region's ventilating winds reduce the need for pesticide and herbicide use.
VinificationThe Malbec grapes were gently destemmed, then pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 80°F. Fermentation was initiated using selected yeasts and lasted about 9 days, after which it remained in contact with its marc for an additional 3 days before racking. The wine was then aged with American and French oak for 4 months while undergoing malolactic fermentation before being filtered.
ColorViolet-red with a blue tint.
NoseRich red fruit aromas of sour cherry, almonds, and walnuts.
PalateVery vibrant and well-balanced on the palate, with sweet, smooth, velvety tannins and a lingering finish.
AnalysisAlcohol: 13 %pH: 3.65RS: 4TA: 6.3
Serving SuggestionsEnjoy with barbecue dishes, burgers, spicy Mexican food, roasted pork duck and honey baked ham.
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