COMING SOON! Ameri Eva Estate Wild Roots Organic Malbec Parcel #4

• Background:

After studyng 123 pits from our Eva State Vineyard together with Guillermo Corona (Geologist) we were able to identify soil types and generate a detailed map of thicknesses of each part of it. As a conclusion we got a map with the different type, profiles and a possible subdivision into geomorphic units. Ameri Parcel N3 is a result of this investigation.

• Soil:

Sandy Stony: Between 70cm y 100cm of sand and below a calcareous soil.

• Vineyards:

Thanks to the dryness of the area and its phylloxera-resistant sandy soil, farming organically at Domaine Bousquet from day one was both possible and smart. The three main factors differentiating this virgin vineyard and its terroir are: the near constant breezes from the Andes to the west which help mitigate heat-stress in this desert-like climate, with its huge day/night temperature differentials, the sandy soils result in low fertility for desirable vine stress and yet are permeable for good drainage. In addition, the prevalence of groundwater, with rainfall averaging a scant 8-inches or less per year, groundwater from Andes snowmelt is vital to irrigate the vines drop-by-drop. In addition to the unique terroir- Roots of organically-grown plants penetrate deeper, absorbing trace minerals that give wines their authentic local taste. Organic farming is healthier for the environment and, vitally, for the people who tend the vines.

• Winemaking:

Hand harvested during mid April. Careful grapes and bunches selection. (pellenc). Fermentation with natural yeast in 400 liter oak barrels for between 15 and 20 days and a total maceration of 30 days in contact with the skins. 100% of Malolactic. Aged for 12 months, 100% in new oak. 1 year of aging in the bottle.

• Technical Data:

Varietal: 100% Malbec
Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.00
Acidity / PH: 5.32/3.69