Los Cardos Private Collection Malbec

Viticulture

El Alto

Vineyard

is located in Ugarteche, in the southern part of Luján de Cuyo, at 1,050 meters (3,445 feet) above sea level. The soils range from sandy loam to clay loam, with variable content of stone. The climate typically presents warm days and cool nights, with an average temperature variation of 14 °C (57.2 °F) and an average annual rainfall of 250 mm (9.8 in).

The vines yield 12 tons per hectare, and they are grown in espaliers, using drip irrigation. At Doña Paula, our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agricultural practices

Vinification

Fermentation in concrete tanks with 14 days of maceration

Maturation

Aging in contact with medium toasted French oak for 6 months

Food Pairing

Beef, lamb or pork, pasta with tomato sauce or mushrooms, risotto, empanadas, pizzas.