Michel Torino Malbec Rosé Coleccion Michel Torino 2007 From Wildman
With over 1500 acres of vineyards standing at 5500-6600 feet above sea level, Michel Torino is the most important winery in the Cafayate Valley of Argentina.
Brothers Salvador and David Michel founded the winery in 1892, 22 years after discovering the Cafayate as an area suitable for fine wine production. The Cafayate Valley averages 330-340 sunny days per year, and has low humidity and a great thermal range, with evenly warm days (82 degrees) and cool nights (54 degrees). Irrigation is mandatory, as only 3-6 inches of rain fall per year.
All of the Michel Torino wines are hand-harvested in the estate’s own vineyards. Additionally, Andrés Höy, Torino’s production manager, practices sustainable, environmentally- friendly farming by minimizing the use of fertilizers and chemicals in the vineyard. The unique Cafayete climate manifests itself in the elegant, focused profile of Michel Torino’s wines. These are wines with an indelible sense of place, wines which complement food rather than overpower, wines which are true to their origin
Michel Torino Malbec Rosé Coleccion Michel Torino 2007
Producer Background: With over 1500 acres of vineyards standing at 5500-6600 feet above sea level, Michel Torino is the most important winery in the Cafayate Valley of Argentina.
Brothers Salvador and David Michel founded the winery in 1892, 22 years after discovering the Cafayate as an area suitable for fine wine production. The Cafayate Valley averages 330-340 sunny days per year, and has low humidity and a great thermal range, with evenly warm days (82 degrees) and cool nights (54 degrees). Irrigation is mandatory, as only 3-6 inches of rain fall per year.
All of the Michel Torino wines are hand-harvested in the estate’s own vineyards. Additionally, Andrés Höy, Torino’s production manager, practices sustainable, environmentally- friendly farming by minimizing the use of fertilizers and chemicals in the vineyard. The unique Cafayete climate manifests itself in the elegant, focused profile of Michel Torino’s wines. These are wines with an indelible sense of place, wines which complement food rather than overpower, wines which are true to their origin.
Wine Type: Dry Rose
Grape Type: 100% Malbec.
Country: Argentina
Region: Cafayate Valley
Vinification:
The soils are deep, poor and rocky, optimal for vine growing, and they receive water from the nearby Andes Mountains. A wide day/night temperature variation, approx. 22°C permits the grapes to develop phenolically ripe grape skins, the most important component necessary to make fine wines. There is high sun exposure, about 350 days per year, and the climate is dry, with approx. 120 mm. rainfall per year with an average of 15° humidity. This terroir produces grapes with a high concentration of color, aroma and flavor.
The Coleccion range of wines expresses a prominent, “fruit forward” style, with pure varietal character and vineyard typicity. The goal is to produce elegant and complex wines for their category, so the first work in the vineyards is to obtain concentrated and balanced grapes. After a manual harvest, there is a short contact of the juice with the skins, then the liquid is run off after it has acquired its pink color. Fermentation begins and the rest of vinification follows that utilized for white wines.
Tasting Notes: Has assertive aromas of roses, honey, and crushed cherries with notes of spice and rosemary. On the palate, there is crisp, ripe strawberry fruit with bubblegum and white pepper notes on the finish. A great match with lighter summer dishes.
Food Match: white meats, soups, shellfish, salads, quiche, eggs, crab, chicken, almonds.
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