COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Merlot
PRODUCER
BODEGA ALTOCEDRO S.A.
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Altrocedro Año Cero Barrel Collection Merlot Rosé is a 2022 vintage wine from Bodega Altocedro S.A., located in La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. It is made from 100% Merlot grapes. The winery was founded by Karim Mussi Saffie, a third-generation winemaker, and its name, 'Altocedro,' meaning 'high cedar,' reflects the surrounding landscape and the winemaker's Lebanese heritage. The Uco Valley is recognized for its high-altitude vineyards and old vines. This rosé is noted for being an atypical example, aiming for complexity and appealing to a broad range of wine drinkers.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Altocedro' means 'high cedar'.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at 1,100 meters (3,609 ft) elevation.
Fact 03
The winemaker's heritage influences the winery's name.
Fact 04
This rosé is designed to appeal to red and white wine drinkers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Altrocedro Año Cero Barrel Collection Merlot Rosé undergoes fermentation in barrels, a technique that contributes to its structure and aromatic profile. The process of bâtonnage sur lie is employed, which involves stirring the wine's lees to enhance texture, aromas, and flavors. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. The grapes are sourced from Altamira, with a focus on sustainable viticulture and minimalist winemaking principles.
