Item Number: 6614 UPC: 0878678001991

Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza Sub Region: Mendoza
Appellation/AVA: Mendoza
Vintage: 2010
Grape(s): 50% Cabernet Sauvignon / 50% Malbec
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Case Production: 2,800
Alc by Vol(%): 14.7
About the Wine: This wine represents the purest expression of Cristian Allamand as viticultor and winemaker. The objective of Allamand H is to show the absolutely best wine that Cristian Allamand is capable of making using all the vineyards that he manages on a daily basis here in Mendoza, Argentina. Allamand H is made only on those vintages that Cristian considers to be excellent or outstanding and changes, in its composition and style, to better reflect the unique characteristics of each particular vintage. Because of this, Allamand H could be a blend of varietals, a 100% single varietal, or not even be produced on a certain vintage if Cristian deems it not appropriate for his best wine.

Vineyard Information: The 2010 Allamand H is a blend of 50% Malbec and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Malbec that is part of this wine comes from the vineyard that Cristian’s father-in-law, Federico "Fico" Villafañe, owns in Altamira, district of La Consulta, in the department of San Carlos (part of Valle de Uco). The 10 hectares are fully planted to a Malbec that Cristian selected, propagated, and personally planted more than 15 years ago. Nowadays, the micro zone of Altamira is, by far, one of the most sought after places to get grapes of Malbec of high complexity and unique characteristics in Mendoza.

The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the vineyard that Juan Pablo Calandria owns in the district of El Peral, in the department of Tupungato (also part of Valle de Uco). This Cabernet Sauvignon is planted on an east facing steep slope which helps avoid the sometimes damaging afternoon sun and allowing the plants to arrive to full maturation at a very slow but consistent pace. The uniqueness of this place generally translates into a cabernet sauvignon that shows great natural acidity, with good minerality and a lactic sensation in the mouth that enhances its complexity.

Winemaking Notes: 100% of Allamand H 2010 aged in first and second year French oak barrels. The wine matured in bottle for at least 18 months before release.