1. WELCOME TO TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES!

2. Located in Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza at the foothills of the Andes

3. 50 years of expertise in altitude winemaking

4. The pioneer of Argentinean altitude wines
Mendoza microclimates are driven by altitude with very limited maritime influence.

5. Grape varieties have been carefully matched to each vineyard altitude, with an emphasis on maximizing fruit expression, optimal ripeness structure and concentration

6. Pure snowmelt from Los Andes Mountain Range is used for both furrow and drip irrigation

7. Main land owner in Malbec Grand Cru (Vistalba as well as the outstanding area of Altamira and La Consulta).

8. Winemaking Process RED WINE VINIFICATION PROCESS
Maceration
+ Alcoholic Fermentation
Stabilization
Filtration or
Clarification
Grape
Reception
Malolactic Fermentation
Barrel Ageing
Harvest
Destemming
Pressing
Bottling
Must
WHITE WINE VINIFICATION PROCESS
Stabilization
Filtration or
Clarification
Grape Reception
In tank or barrel
Alcoholic Fermentation
Malolactic Fermentation
Harvest
Destemming
Pressing
Settling
Bottling
Must

9. Hand harvested
Precise selection & fruit preservation

13. Grand Cru Malbec vineyards, unique ungrafted vines
“Las Compuertas”, planted in 1929 (Vistalba) and “Altamira”, planted in 1945
are true unique jewels elaborated separately to obtain the highest “solist” expression of the Malbec:
“Las Compuertas”, planted in 1929 (Vistalba),
“Altamira”, planted in 1945

14. Hand selected
Grapes selection at their arrival at the winery

16. Gentle winemaking

18. Ageing for months to provide complexity and elegance

19. THE MALBEC REBORN
Originally Malbec was up to 60% of planted vineyards in St. Emilion and Pomerol region in France
Malbec reborn in Argentina. Our vineyards are ungrafted vines planted in 1929
Malbec grown in “Las Compuertas” (Vistalba) & Altamira Vineyards
The ripening period of 70 days in Argentina is much longer than in other areas of the world (Bordeaux is approvimately 45 days)

20. Afincado Single Vineyard Malbec 2007
LOCATION
“Finca Las Compuertas” (planted 1929) - Vistalba Terrace, Mendoza, Argentina
WINE CHARACTER
Intense notes of red plums, cherries, figs, dry apricots and a distinct violet aroma stand out. This ultimate Malbec expression from Las Compuertas Estate is combined with oak ageing which adds elegant vanilla, chocolate and crystallized oranges hints.
WINEMAKING
Fermentation: 3-4 weeks of maceration at 28°-30 °C / 81°F
Oak Ageing: 18 month (100% New French oak barrels)
Bottle Ageing: 18 months bottle ageing prior to release
Storage potential: 15 years
FOOD & WINE PAIRING
Best with haute cuisine, tomato-based sauce, beef and game meat, aromatic and spicy Latin or fusion food.
93 pts Robert Parker