Inacayal Select Malbec is an Argentinian red wine from the Mendoza region. This malbec is made from hand harvested Malbec grapes sourced from high altitude vineyards in the foothills of the Andes. Cold maceration is followed by 8 days fermentation, before second maceration for 20 days with malolactic fermentation. Ageing in French oak barrels, of which 50% are new, for 12 months. A further 8 months in bottle before release. Deep aromas of rich ripe blackberry and smoky leather with a sweet raspberry top note. Bold, bright and inviting on the palate with juicy bramble fruit, damson, spicy characters and sweet, supple tannins. Try with steak or smoky, barbecued meats, peppercorn sauces. or even pair with dark chocolate. Inacayal are situated in the upper Mendoza valley, where the river is halfway through its journey from the Andes mountains to the eastern plains. the clay/loam soil vineyards of Luján de Cuyo sit at altitudes of around 1000m, (3280 feet) above sea level. Luján de Cuyo was first delineated as a separate appellation in 1993, whilst the Viniterra winery was founded in 1997 by leading oenologist Adriano Senetiner.
