Penedo Borges - Finca Don Otaviano

A Malbec single vineyard from Alto Agelo, Luján de Cujo, with a ruby red color, highly concentrated, dark and brilliant. This wine features the characteristic fruity aromas of the Malbec variety with plums, blackberries and blueberries, a touch of vanilla and oak,

and is discreetly seasoned.
With a velvety dry mouthfeel, pleasant flavors and a long aftertaste, this is an elegant and sophisticated gourmet red wine and is excellent for accompanying red meat, roasted meals, deer and mature cheeses.

Malbec Gran Reserva 2005

Packaging

Dark Conica Baja bottles, 750 ml. in boxes of six bottles.

Production

Location: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
Harvest: April 2005.
Composition: 90% Malbec and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fermentation time:10 days at a temperature of 25 ° C and 28 ° C.

Vinification

Twelve months in French medium toast oak barrels. 12 months aging process in bottles sealed with natural cork at a constant 14 °C.

Chemical analysis

Alcohol: 14%
Residual sugar: 2,72 g/l
Total tartaric acidity : 5,15 g/l
pH: 3,55

Tasting Notes

Deep and dark ruby red, brilliant, with a nose of ripe red fruits, plums, dried fruits, spices and vanilla.

Dry, balanced, warm, soft, and strong, with a pleasant and long aftertaste.

Penedo Borges Malbec Reserva 2007

Production

Location: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
Harvest: hand-picked in Mayo 2008, transported in 18 kg. capacity plastic bins.
Maceration: From 9º to 12ºC during 6 days, previous fermentation.
Fermentation: Under controlled temperature between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius.
Grapes or varieties composition: 100 % Malbec.
Time in barrels: 100% in French oak during one year.
Altitude: 950 above sea level.
Filtration:: Soft filtration for brilliance only, in thick meshes.

Vinification

6 months in corked bottles under controlled temperature.

Chemical analysis

Alcohol: 13,5% vol.
Sugar: 3,9 gramas por litro.
Total acidity: 5,2 gramas por litro.
pH: 3,7

Tasting notes

This is a classical argentinian cabernet and bears the unique caracter of our region (Lujan de Cuyo). Veiy attractive in colour, almost seductive, brings elegant, refined aromas ofjam and fresh grapes,that match perfectly with its typical vanilla scent and a soft oaky touch.Its structure is straightforwardly mouthfilling.

A varietal wine made of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Agrelo, in Luján de Cujo, vinified by the traditional method (fermentation and pellicular maceration, with periodical remounting). Fermentation took place in French oak barrels which results in a Cabernet Sauvignon with a strong personality and a brilliant, deep ruby red color, which after some time turns burgundy.
The taste includes notes of dark red fruits,

raspberries, blackberries and peppers with a smoky touch and a base of vanilla and roasted flavor. The wine possesses a velvety mouthfeel without roughness. Some of the meals that are suitable for accompanying this first-class Cabernet Sauvignon are grilled red meats, roasted meats and vegetables, raw ham, pasta with sauce à la putanseca, and mature cheeses.

Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva - 2007

Packaging

Dark Bordeaux Reserva cylindrical bottles, 750 ml in boxes of six.

Production

Location: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
Harvest: April 2007.
Composition: 100% Cabernet grapes.
Fermentation time: 11 days at a temperature of 26 ° C.

Vinification

Expected to be available by the end of 2008 or beginning of 2009.

A velvety and comforting red wine made of Malbec and Merlot grapes that were harvested by hand in April 2006. With its bright and lively dark ruby color, this wine presents sensual fruity aromas of red fruits from the forest, as well as of dry figs and spices perceived over a base of fine oak.

The mouthfeel is full, velvety and elegant with an intense and long structure.
This wine enhances meals of red meat, pasta with tomato, meat, or mushroom sauces and mild cheeses.

A red wine for any occasion.

Malbec Merlot Roble 2006

Packaging

Dark Bordeaux Reserva cylindrical bottles, 750 ml in boxes of six.

Production

Location: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Harvest: between March 30th and April 17th, 2006.
Composition: 80% Malbec, 20% Merlot.
Fermentation time:12 days at 25 ° C.

Vinification

Eight months in French oak barrels and eleven months in bottles sealed with natural cork at a constant 14°C.

Chemical analysis

Alcohol: 14% vol.
Residual sugar: 2,00 grams per liter.
Total tartaric acidity: 5,06 grams per liter.
pH: 3,61.

Tasting Notes

Red Guinda-cherry color and aromas of red fruit from the forest, figs and spices above a base of fine oak.

This wine develops a full, velvety mouthfeel and elegant taste with a stable structure that lingers with long flows.

Penedo Borges CHARDONNAY 2008

Elaboração

Localização: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
Colheita: colhida manualmente em fevereiro de 2008 em recipientes de plástico de 450 kg de capacidade.
Maceração: 6 horas de maceração a frio.
Fermentação: a temperatura controlada.
Composição: 100 % de uvas Chardonnay.
Tempo em barrica: não passou por barrica
Altitude: 1.050 acima do nível do mar.
Filtração: esterilizante no momento que antecede o engarrafamento.

Criação

Envelhecido por 4 meses em garrafas arrolhadas sob temperatura controlada

Análise química

Álcool: 13,5% vol.
Açúcar residual: 2,68 gramas por litro.
Acidez total em tartárico: 5,25 gramas por litro.
pH: 3,63

Notas de degustação

Atraente cor amarela palha com reflexos esverdeados. Aromas francos de frutas tropicais misturados com pêssego, amêndoas, manteiga e mel. Na boca, fresco, suave, equilibrado, intenso e persistente.

This wine is made of Malbec de Agrelo grapes in Lugjan de Cujo, Mendoza's traditional area for the growing of this wine variety. The use of the traditional method (pelicular fermentation and maceration with periodical remounting) results in a red wine of a dark ruby color, with fruity aromas, and is warm, structured and concentrated. We add a note of Cabernet Sauvignon with its flavorful and spicy aromas which combine with the fruity

plum flavor of the Malbec.
Fermentation takes place in French medium toast oak barrels which adds a touch of vanilla and a roasted quality. This is a good wine to store in your cellar, it is at its best at 4 to 5 years after harvest. This is a high-class wine with the typical Argentinean profile, and is excellent combined with meals of roasted meats and vegetables, pasta with meat or mushroom sauce, and mature cheeses.

Malbec Roble Clássico Superior 2004

Packaging

Boxes of six bottles.
Dark Bordeaux Reserva cylindrical bottles, 750 ml in boxes of six.

Production

Location:Vistalba, Municipality of Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
Harvest: April 2004.
Composition:90% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fermentation time: 10 days at 27 ° C.

Vinification

Twelve months in French medium toast oak barrels.
Four months aging process in bottles sealed with natural cork at a constant 14 ° C.

Chemical analysis

Alcohol: 14,5% vol.
Residual sugar: 3,08 grams per liter.
Total tartaric acidity: 5,25 grams per liter.
pH: 3,64.

Tasting Notes

A wine of a dark ruby red color, with aromas of dried plums, raspberry, vanilla and spices and a friendly dry, balanced taste, very good body, and round tannins without roughness.

A good wine to accompany roasted red meat, lamb, duck, goat, pasta with mushroom or tomato sauce and hard-skinned cheeses.

In this wine, the characteristics of a Malbec are predominent, but they are also complemented by those of a Merlot. There is a velvet taste and a certain unctuosity, which is why it can be consumed faster. The result is a wine of a bright ruby color with fruity fragrances and aromas. Both Malbec and Merlot are harvested by hand and seperately processed by traditional methods before being mixed and fermented in barrels.

The Merlot adds a fruity aroma and an earthy taste of flowers and eucalyptus to the Malbec's plum flavor.The presence of wood becomes discretely perceptible through the aromas of vanilla and torrefaction. This is an elegant wine, easy to drink and provides the perfect accompaniment to meals of simple red meat, pasta with tomato sauce and mild cheeses.

Malbec Merlot Roble 2004

Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2007 - Londres

Packaging

Dark cylindrical Bordeaux Reserva bottles, 750 ml in boxes of six.

Production

Location: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
Harvest: April 2004.
Composition: 65%  Malbec, 35% Merlot.
Fermentation time: 12 days at 25 ° C.

Vinification

12 months in French oak barrels.
Four months aging process in bottles sealed with natural cork at a constant 14 ° C.

Chemical analysis

Alcohol: 14% vol.
Residual sugar: 2,00 grams per liter.
Total tartaric acidity in tartaric: 5,06 grams per liter.
pH: 3,61.

Tasting Notes

Bright ruby color, fruity aromas of plums and cherries, with sweet vanilla. Velvety with balanced tannins, this is a red wine for any

occasion, combining well with red meat, deer, pasta and mild cheeses.

A red wine of a dark ruby color with purple reflections, brilliant and excellent appearance. This wine features a fruity nose of plum and raspberry that are characteristic of the Malbec and touches of vanilla, oak and some spices with a hint of menthol.

Dry, warm, velvety taste with noble tannins. Very good finish with a long, fruity aftertaste. To be enjoyed with red meat, any kind of roast, duck, pasta with mushroom or tomato sauce, or hard cheeses.

Malbec Reserva 2006

Silver Medal Argentina Wine Awards 2008

Packaging

Dark Bordeaux Reserva cylindrical bottles, 750 ml in boxes of six.

Production

Location: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
Harvest: between 26th and 27th of April 2006.
Composition:85.6% Malbec and 14.4% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fermentation time:10 days at temperatures between 22 ° C and 28 ° C.

Vinification

Ten months aging process in barrels of 70% French and 30% American oak and 11 months in bottles sealed with natural cork at a constant 14 ° C.

Chemical analysis

Alcohol: 13,9% vol.
Residual sugar: 2,14 grams per liter.
Total tartaric acidity: 5,13 grams per liter.
pH: 3,7

Tasting Notes

Of a ruby red color, this wine combines aromas of jellies and fresh raisins with its typical vanilla flavor, which is harmoniously complemented by a taste of oak. Perfect to accompany red meat, lamb, goat, meat stews and pasta.

Our Chardonnay is a varietal white wine made of Chardonnay grapes, using the traditional method of white wine production  (soft pressed and  immediately fermented without the juice coming in contact with the skins). The Chardonnay grapes from the  terroir Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, grow at an altitude of 1000 meters. Before being processed, they are harvested by hand in the

vineyard and selected in the cellar.
The result is a golden white wine, clear and transparent, with touches of white acid fruits, pineapple, apple and citrus fruits, rose hips and a base of honey. With a dry, fresh and soft mouthfeel, its taste is balanced, intense and persistent. A perfect wine for fish and seafood, prawns with mayonnaise, grilled vegetables and Asian cuisine.

Chardonnay 2007

Packaging

Bourgogne Blanc bottles, amber color, 750ml in boxes of six.

Production

Location: Luján de Cujo, Mendoza, Argentina.
Harvest: Harvested manually in February 2007.
Composition: 100% Chardonnay grapes.
Fermentation time: 22 days between 15 ° C and 17 ° C.

Vinification

Cold maceration for 6 hours, fermentation at a temperature of 15° C and 17° C, controlled at 18° C without using barrels. Three months storage in bottles.

Chemical analysis

Alcohol: 13,7 %.
Residual Sugar: 4,22 g/l.
Total tartaric acidity: 4,94 g/l.
pH: 3,63.

Tasting Notes

Golden, clear, and brilliant with a fragrance of white fruits, apple, pineapple, citrus fruits and honey. Fresh and young, with good body. This wine is enjoyable to drink on its own or accompanied by salads, seafood, Asian cuisine and mild cheeses.

This wine is made of Malbec grapes from Alto Agrelo, Mendoza and is harvested by hand. Our Rose-Malbec was vinified by the traditional sangria method for rose wines, which results in a wine of a beautiful cherry color that is intense and vibrant with a dark hue like that of a claret. Fruity aromas of cherry and cassis and a touch of plum that is

characteristic of a Malbec distinguish it from
a French-style rose wine.
Fresh, balanced, with a soft, sweet touch, fruity, velvety and round in taste. Perfect with salmon, mild cheeses, some Asian specialties, cold soups, pumpkin or carrot stews and Mediterranean dishes such as ratatouille and caponata.

Rose-Malbec 2007

Packaging

Garrafas cilíndricas altas, cristalinas,de 750 ml, em caixas de seis.

Production

Location: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
Harvest: Abril de 2007.
Composition: 100% de uvas Malbec.
Fermentation time: 15 dias entre 15°C e 18°C.

Vinification

Maceracion en frio por 48 horas, fermentacion a temperatura controlada de 18°C sin uso de barricas. Estiba de 3 meses en botella. 

Chemical analysis

Alcohol: 13,4 %.
Residual Sugar: 4,08 g/l.
Total tartaric acidity: 5,83 g/l.
pH 3,33.

Tasting Notes

Color rojo con reflejos salmon. Aromas tipicos a frutilla y final de menta con leve toque de cassis. Elegante, agil,frutal y joven, enboca se resuelve largo y lleno mientras encuentra un justo equilibrio.