Michel Rolland Collection
Val de Flores Malbec 2020
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Uco Valley (Argentina) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Malbec |
| Aging | Aged for 30 months in the same French oak barrels. |
- Origin and style: Still organic red wine from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, vintage 2020
- Grape variety: 100% Malbec from 50-year-old vines in the single vineyard Val de Flores
- Ageing: Hand-harvested, double selection, aged for 30 months in French oak
- Profile: Aromas of blackberry, violet and cedar; dense and opulent palate with silky tannins
- Serving: Decant for 1 hour at 16-18°C. Ideal with cheese pasta, cured meats and chicken
Description
What kind of wine is it
Michel Rolland Val de Flores Malbec, part of the Michel Rolland Collection, is an organic Argentinian red wine made exclusively from Malbec grapes. In the glass, it displays garnet reflections and an intense aroma of blackberry, violet and cedar. On the palate, it is a dense and opulent wine, supported by creamy and silky tannins that envelop the sip. The tasting concludes with a persistent finish characterised by notes of liquorice and gingerbread, outlining a complex and structured profile.
Where does it come from
This Malbec originates from the Val de Flores vineyard, located in the Uco Valley at an altitude of 1,100 metres. Here, the marked diurnal temperature variation ensures optimal ripening and perfect aromatic balance of the grapes. The alluvial soils, rich in silt and gravel, nourish fifty-year-old vines fed by the pure meltwater from the Andes. These pedoclimatic conditions enhance the characteristics of the grape variety, giving the wine a distinct and unmistakable territorial identity.
How is it produced
Production follows sustainable practices, beginning with an early morning manual harvest to preserve the freshness of the fruit. After a double selection, fermentation takes place in small cement vats and new French oak barrels. This is followed by a prolonged thirty-month maturation in barrels, which smooths the structure and amplifies its softness. This careful process ensures remarkable ageing potential and makes it ideal paired with flavourful white meats or hearty first courses from traditional cuisine.
History and Curiosities
Val de Flores enriches the Rolland Collection, in which oenologist Michel Rolland combines the ancient Bordeaux tradition with the great productions of the New World. The 2020 vintage is a superb 100% organic Malbec that comes from the eponymous single vineyard located at 1,100 metres above sea level in the renowned Uco Valley, Argentina. Here, the historic fifty-year-old vines thrive thanks to the pure waters from the melting Andean snows, yielding grapes of absolute excellence. Awarded a score of 93/100 by Vinous, this wine is the result of deeply sustainable agriculture.
Awards
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2020
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
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| Name | Michel Rolland Val de Flores Malbec 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Malbec |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Uco Valley |
| Vendor | Michel Rolland Collection |
| Story | History and Curiosities Val de Flores enriches the Rolland Collection, in which oenologist Michel Rolland combines the ancient Bordeaux tradition with the great productions of the New World. The 2020 vintage is a superb 100% organic Malbec that comes from the eponymous single vineyard located at 1,100 metres above sea level in the renowned Uco Valley, Argentina. Here, the historic fifty-year-old vines thrive thanks to the pure waters from the melting Andean snows, yielding grapes of absolute excellence. Awarded a score of 93/100 by Vinous, this wine is the result of deeply sustainable agriculture. |
| Origin | Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina |
| Climate | Long, hot summers with cooler nights (diurnal temperature variation) |
| Soil composition | Alluvial and deep silt, stony and gravelly soils |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting and double selection; vinification in small cement vats and new French oak barrels; malolactic fermentation in the same barrels; ageing for 30 months in French oak barrels |
| Wine making | Manual harvest and double selection. Alcoholic fermentation in small cement vats and new French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation in the same barrels. Aged for 30 months in the same French oak barrels. |
| Aging | Aged for 30 months in the same French oak barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |