Assembly It is the fruit of years of work and dedication, but also of passion and the sense of belonging to Cafayatethat Salta paradise that provides its soil and water as an unmatched seal to the grapes.
“With the realization of this malbec blend “We began a path, a search, aimed at finding the maximum expression of purity and potential of our Cafayateño terroir,” he said. Sebastian Fernandezchief winemaker of Etchartin contact with Ambit during the presentation.
“The launch of a product like Assemblage shows that Etchart is a winery that, in addition to having a lot of history, has the ability to innovate and adapt to new trends and consumer demands within an atomized category that constantly surprises with new proposals,” he said. Adriel LabbéMarketing Director of Pernod Ricard Southern Cone.
“This wine gives us the opportunity to show the consumer the identity of Cafayatethe richness of its terroir and its people, in our country and around the world,” added Labbé.
What Assemblage Malbec-Malbec is like, the wine that completes Etchart’s high-end series
The new Assemblage Malbec-Malbec It arises from the result of the work that emerged on the oldest plots. There the grapes are carefully selected to create this wine that puts Salta at the center of the national wine scene.
One of these plots is in Río Seco, with short soils with the presence of washed stone typical of the river bed. The historic plot of Finca La Florida, “La Coquena”characterized by its proximity to the mountains and its shallow soils, with the presence of stones and gravel that gives it complexity and concentration.
“We chose the malbec as the vehicle variety to talk about our identity due to its nobility and plasticity. Both components of the blend come from plots selected for their short soils, with the presence of stones and gravel, which allow us to obtain complexity, texture and elegance,” he explained. Sebastian Fernandez.
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Land and water of Cafayate, a unique seal
Cafayate It is one of the references of national viticulture. For decades, it has enhanced its production and reach through the classic torrontesa northern icon.
In parallel, and after hard work, each year the land of Cafayateña and the Calchaquí Valleys They offer the world a range of wines that express the way of being of the Salta terroir, which give the final product a unique identity and expression in the mouth.
“The Cafayateño terroir, with altitudes that They range between 1,700 and 3,000 meters above sea level, it has vineyards that are among the highest in the world. One of the most interesting aspects of high altitude viticulture “It is that the high temperatures of the day and the sunshine are balanced by the fresh air that flows through the vineyards at night,” explained Sebastián Fernández.
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Without a doubt, Cafayate It is the reference center for winegrowing in northern Argentina, where “75% of Salta’s vineyards and 60% of the total planted area are concentrated in the Calchaquíes Valleys”he added Fernandezand “condenses the most faithful Argentine tradition, preserving the values of the culture and its origins.”
“The height of more than 1,700 meters above sea levelthe thermal amplitude, the sandy soil, the dry climate, the mountainous geography that encloses the valley and the careful work of its vineyards are determining factors for the character of the wines of Bodegas Etchart: expressive reds and whites and very different from those they make in the other terroirs of the country,” explained the winemaker.
What is the wine like and how is it produced?
The expression of this blend of malbec It is very particular, a sign of the dedication of the Etchart team. The wine does not pass through oak wood for its storage and this responds to the intention of maintaining the most transparent expression possible of the Cafayateño terroir.
“We chose the malbec as the vehicle variety to talk about our identity due to its nobility and plasticity. “Both components of the blend come from plots selected for their short soils, with the presence of stones and gravel, which allow us to obtain complexity, texture and elegance,” he noted. Fernandez.
To achieve Assembly, minimal intervention vinification was carried out, with specific aging, to enhance the expression and identity of the wine. The grapes were selected from the plots of malbec more qualitative, where production is naturally regulated.
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What Assemblage Malbec-Malbec by Bodegas Etchart is like
It is a deep red wine, with violet tints. On the nose, red fruits, plums, blueberries and the typical violets of the region stand out. malbecadded to the spicy notes typical of the region.
In the mouth it expresses itself with power and energy with balanced acidity. It delights with its long, persistent and elegant finish. In Cafayatethe winery has a history and a tradition that is expressed in each wine and that it takes to the whole world.
Its entire portfolio includes a historical layout for 170 years of history, taking full advantage of the benefits of a high altitude terroir, with sunshine during the day and fresh air at night. With the arrival of Assemblage, the winery’s high-end pyramid is consolidated, joining Etchart Single Vineyard and the iconic Arnaldo B.
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Assemblage is the culmination of a presentation of distinctive wines from the Salta region. Last year E was presentedtchart Single Vineyardwith the aim of introducing non-conventional strains to the consumer, experimental for the wine-growing area, such as Petit Verdot and Viognierand that reflects the potential of the winery.
Two noblemen are added to this line varieties such as Malbec and Cabernet Franc; with potential to export to the main wine markets (Brazil, England and the United States).
Source: Ambito
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