Transcript Diapositiva 1 - Vino Del Sol | "Your Trusted Source"

Real winemakers get their hands dirty. Hands black with wine. That’s
what Manos Negras is all about. Rolling up our sleeves and getting our
hands dirty. That’s how we make these hand crafted wines.
Manos Negras is born from the friendship of an
American Wine Educator, an Argentine viticulturalist
and two Kiwi winemakers, all with extensive
international experience and a no nonsense, hardnosed
work ethic.
Jeff Mausbach has spent the last 13 years as Wine
Education Director for Bodega Catena Zapata. He has
travelled the world preaching the gospel of the unique
character of Argentine wines.
Jeff Mausbach
Alejandro Sejanovich was Vineyard director for
Bodega Caetna Zapata for 15 years. He pioneered high
altitude vineyard planting and conducted ground
breaking research on Mendoza Malbec clones.
Jason Mabbett was a professor of winemaking at
Auckland University, he then made wine for
Rosemount in Australia, Jess Jackson in California, and
Gascon in Argentina.
Duncan Killiner has made wine from Israel to
Uruguay, from Italy to Chile. He is currently
winemaking consultant for Indomita of Chile and Viu
Manent & Viniterra in Argentina.
Alejandro Sejanovich
LATITUDE WINEMAKING
Argentina & Chile have some of the most extensive, diverse range of winemaking regions in the world, stretching
some 1,500 miles from Salta at 22º latitude south to the far reaches of Patagonia at more than 40º latitude south.
All of these regions boast the beautiful back drop of the majestic Andes, some of the highest mountains in the world. In
Argentina,the snow capped peaks act as a cloud curtain blocking the Pacific ocean weather fronts, creating desert
vineyards throughout the country. On the Chilean side, the marine influence helps keep temperatures moderate and
stable.
Each latitude possesses a unique terroir with singular combinations of soil and temperature which are ideally suited for
different varietals.
ARGENTINA
Argentina’s most dominant characteristic is the desert conditions which reign throughout its many diverse wine regions.
These desert conditions boast plentiful sunshine for ripeness and require the use of irrigation – which can be an
important tool for reducing yields and increasing concentration.
One of the key factors in defining each region’s terroir is the combination between altitude, latitude, temperature. Lower
temperatures bring slower, more even ripening, and better balance in the wine. At northerly latitudes with closer
proximity to the equator, top quality vineyards must be planted at the dizzying heights of 9,000’ elevation. In Patagonia,
much further from the equator, vineyards are planted at sea level and still have very cool temperatures.
In addition, each latitude possesses a unique terroir with singular combinations of soil and temperature which are ideally
suited for different varietals.
2009 Torrontes – 91 points
The Wine Advocate, October 31, 2010
Torrontes is the signature white grape from
Argentina. The high altitude and northerly
latitude of the Tulum Valley in San Juan
provide the ideal conditions for this once
minor Spanish grape to flourish as nowhere
else in the world. The warm sunny days
and cool mountain nights produce a wine
of light yellow color, with explosive floral
aromas, citrus fruit flavours and a crisp,
clean finish.
SAN JUAN – A DIFFERENT TORRONTES
San Juan is just north of Mendoza and is the second largest wine making province in Argentina with 113,760
acres under vine.
Located at 32º south latitude, the wine growing regions vary from 1,900’ (580 m) to 4,450’ (1,350 m) elevation.
Average temperature is 64º F (17.6º C). Irrigation water is channeled off of the San Juan and Jachal rivers.
Varietal:
100% Torrontes
Region:
Tulum Valley, San Juan
1,200 m (3,800’) elevation
Aging:
No oak aging
No malolactic fermentation
Total Acidity / pH:
6.4 / 3.3
2008 Pinot Noir – 90 points
The Wine Advocate, October 31, 2010
It is rather ironic that that the finicky Pinot
Noir chose the rugged hinterlands of
Patagonia’s far southerly vineyards to
show its unique South American
expression. This wine was sourced from
the heart of Pinot country – Añelo, in the
far reaches of Neuquen. These wind swept
vineyards with their cool southerly
temperatures produce a wine of deep red
color, with floral aromas, ripe red fruit
flavours and a soft, supple texture.
AÑELO, NEUQUEN – ARGENTINA’S PINOT COUNTRY
Neuquen is located at 40° latitude south and is one of the southermost wine regions in Argentina. While
altitude is low at around 1,600’, the far southerly location offers very cool temperatures, with averages around
62° F.
Bright red, iron rich soils lend minerality and complexity, as well as offering excellent drainage. Irrigation
water comes from the Rio Neuquen.
The cool southerly temperatures provide a delicate style of Pinot Noir, with pretty floral aromas, bright cherry
fruit and supple texture.
Varietal:
100% Pinot Noir
Region:
Añelo, Neuquen
480 m (1,500’) elevation
Aging:
12 months in French oak
20% new
Total Acidity / pH:
5.9 / 3.6
2007 Malbec– 90 points
The Wine Advocate, October 31, 2010
Malbec is the undisputed signature grape
from Argentina. The high altitude desert
oasis of Mendoza has provided the ideal
conditions for this once minor French
blending grape to unfurl its strengths as
nowhere else in the world. The bright
sunny days give a deep blackish color and
dark fruit flavours while the cool mountain
nights produce violet aromas and a soft,
supple texture.
ALTAMIRA, MENDOZA – A UNIQUE MALBEC TERROIR
Altamira is the heart of Malbec country in Mendoza, located in the far southerly corner of the Uco Valley. The
San Polo vineyard is a 50 year old Malbec vineyard in this prized appellation.
Bright sunny days of exceptionally intense sunshine provide ripe, sweet dark fruit profile with richness,
concentration and softness.
Low mountain temperatures, especially at night, provide for intense violet aromatics and bright, racy acidity.
Poor, shallow, well drained sandy soils lend a noticeable miner
Varietal:
100% Malbec
Region:
Altamira, Mendoza
1,200 m (3,800’) elevation
Fermentation:
Max. Temp 24º C. 12 days,
28 day maceration.
12 months in French oak
30% new
Aging:
Total Acidity / pH:
5.4 / 3.5
CHILE
Chile’s most dominant characteristic is the marine influence from the Pacific Ocean. At different latitudes, wine regions
are closer or further away from the sea – an important aspect in defining its growing conditions.
One of the key effects of Chile’s marin influence is on temperatures and relative humidity levels. The stabilizing effect of
ocean proximity keeps temperatures low, resulting in slower more even ripening and the retention of natural acidity for
freshness and balance. Higher levels of realtive humidity aldo keep the vines healthy, ensuring heightened levesl of
photosynthesis and ripening.
In addition, each latitude possesses a unique terroir with singular combinations of soil and temperature which are ideally
suited for different varietals.
2009 Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc has chosen the cool
coastal Casablanca valley to reveal its
unique Chilean expression. Morning fog
blowing off the nearby Pacific Ocean
keeps temperatures low, allowing the fruit
to develop bright citric fruit flavors. The
tempering influence of the cold Pacific
waters helps the grapes retain clean crisp
acidity.
CASABLANCA – A COOL OCEAN BREEZE
Casablanca is a coastal valley, located 18 kilometers from the sea, on the costal planes of the region and surrounded by
the coastal mountain range.
It has a marked maritime influence, the climate mostly cold with morning fog and a wide thermal range between day a
night favoring the slow maturity of the grape.
The maritime influence enters in the form of cool breezes around midday and mist - large masses of humid air - around
dawn. The air that enter is cold due to the fact that the Pacific Ocean along the Chilean coast is affected by the cold
Humboldt Current from the Antartic.
Varietal:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region:
Casablanca Valley
18 Kms from Ocean
Aging:
No oak aging
No malolactic fermentation
Total Acidity / pH:
6.5 / 3.2
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon helped put Chile on
the international wine map, and the region
of Alto Maipo, at 2,500’ elevation,
produces its most elegant, balanced
expression. The morning sun must scale
the Argentine side of the Andes, keeping
the vines cool. The afternoon sun warms
the vineyards, allowing the vines to
produce rich, ripe fruit flavors. The cool
mountain breezes that slide down the
hillsides at night help the grapes retain
bright natural acidity for elegance and
balance.
ALTO MAIPO– CHILE’S BEST CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Rising into the Andean foothills, the Alto Maipo section ranges from roughly 1,300 to 2,600 feet (400 to 800 meters)
above sea level and is highly influenced by the mountains themselves.
The rising sun must scale the Argentine side of the peaks before first morning light reaches the vines on its western—
Chilean—slopes. The afternoon sun warms the vineyards and the cool mountains breezes that slide down the hillsides
at night create a broad thermal amplitude.
These are ideal conditions for bold yet elegant red wines, especially the regional star, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Varietal:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region:
Alto Maipo
800 m (2,600’) elevation
Aging:
12 months in French oak
20% new
Total Acidity / pH:
5.8 / 3.7
2009 Carmenere
Carmenere has quickly developed into
Chile’s signature red wine grape. It
disappeared in European vineyards in the
mid-1800s and reappeared in Chile more
than 100 years later. Needing a long
growing season to reach ripeness, the cool
moderate autumns in Colchagua allow
Carmenere to develop its signature dark,
rich fruit flavors and full, yet soft texture.
COLCHAGUA– CARMENÉRÈRE COUNTRY
The southernmost portion of the Rapel Valley is one of Chile’s best known wine regions and has earned much applause
for its full-bodied Carmenere.
Low humidity, the Pacific Ocean's maritime influence and the breeze from the Andes Mountain Range generate an
ideal condition for grape growing, especially in the summer months (November - April), where thermal variation
fluctuates up to 22° C (62° F).
Varietal:
100% Carmenérè
Region:
Colchagua
Fermentation:
Aging:
Total Acidity / pH:
Max. Temp 22º C. 14 days,
24 day maceration.
12 months in French oak
30% new
5.2 / 3.6