La Posta Paulucci Malbec, 2022

TASTING NOTES
Nose: Red cherries, raspberries, violets, toasted oak
Palate: Fresh berries, spice, soft caramel, hazelnuts, coffee, blueberries
Character: Fresh, light, elegant, fluid, crunchy

VINEYARD
Location: Ugarteche, Lujan de Cuyo
Elevation: 3,050 feet
Soil: Sandy loam, sand, clay, silt
Vine Age: 17 years
Varietal: 100% Malbec

WINEMAKING
Aging:
- 50% French oak barrels
  - 15% new oak
  - 35% 2nd and 3rd use barrels
- 50% Stainless steel tanks

STRUCTURE
Body: Medium
Tannins: Firm, gritty
Finish: Medium-length

FOOD PAIRING
Versatile with:
- Red meats
- Pasta
- Mild cheeses
Specialty pairings:
- Lamb burger with Manchego and Smoked Paprika
- Caramelized Onion and Butternut Squash Tart

*A single-vineyard expression of Mendoza Malbec, inspired by Angel Paulucci's passion for his historic Ugarteche vineyards, which he still traverses in his 1933 Model A.*