Filus Cabernet Sauvignon

100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina

Appellation: Vista Flores (Tunuyan). Vineyards are between 40 and 60 years old. High density of 5500 plants/ha.

Yield: 9 tn/ha (3.65 tn/ac). Altitude 1200 masl (3900 ft).

Soil: It is stony at the bottom with a top layer of clay loam from 70 to 100 cm.

Harvest: At the end of April. Clusters were hand-selected both in the estate and the winery.

Maceration: 3 days at 8° C / 46°F

Alcoholic Fermentation: It was carried out with the addition of indigenous yeasts during 15 days in stainless steel tanks at 25º-28ºC / 77º-82ºF. Afterwards, natural malolactic fermentation took place.

Aging: 50% of wine was aged in French oak barrels during 6 months.

Production: 30,000 bottles

Winemaker: Mario Malatto.

Tasting Notes: In the nose, black fruits stand out with a hint of pepper and subtle eucalyptus notes. In the mouth, it is an intense and medium-bodied wine with noticeable and ripe tannins. It displays a medium-length finish.

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Filus Malbec

In the nose, black fruit, licorice and violet aromas stand out. In the mouth, it is a mild and ripe wine with sweet tannins and medium body. It displays an elegant finish with light mint notes.

Filus Cabernet Sauvignon

In the nose, black fruits stand out with a hint of pepper and subtle eucalyptus notes. In the mouth, it is an intense and medium-bodied wine with noticeable and ripe tannins. It displays a medium-length finish.

Filus Torrontés

Delicate white flowers notes and light aromas of white peach, mint and spices. In the mouth, it is fresh and vibrant with spiced and floral aftertaste.