COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Bodega Familia Schroeder
REGION
Patagonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodega Familia Schroeder is a pioneering winery located in San Patricio del Chañar, a remote, cool-climate valley in Patagonia, Argentina. Established in 2001, the estate is renowned for its modern architecture built into the side of a hill, allowing for gravity-flow winemaking. The Saurus name pays tribute to a remarkable discovery made during the winery's construction: the fossilized bones of a previously unknown dinosaur species, Panamericansaurus schroederi. Under the guidance of winemaker Leonardo Puppato and consulting enologist Paul Hobbs, the estate crafts wines that showcase the unique terroir of Patagonia, characterized by intense sunlight, cool nights, and persistent dry winds that naturally protect the vines.
ALCOHOL
13.9%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
During winery construction, builders unearthed the fossilized bones of a new dinosaur species, Panamericansaurus schroederi.
Fact 02
The winery's modern gravity-flow design is built directly into the Patagonian hillside to ensure gentle grape handling.
Fact 03
Constant dry winds in Patagonia naturally protect the vines from disease, allowing for highly sustainable viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2022 Saurus Select Malbec is crafted from hand-harvested estate grapes. The winemaking process begins with a three-day cold soak of whole berries using carbon dioxide to preserve fresh fruit aromas. Alcoholic fermentation takes place over 10 to 12 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts. This is followed by a five-day post-fermentation maceration to gently integrate and soften the tannins. The wine is then aged for 12 months, with 40% maturing in new French and American oak barrels with custom medium and medium-plus toasts, while the remaining 60% is kept in stainless steel to maintain pure varietal character.
