Canopus

This winery's vineyard is located in a quiet area in El Cepillo, Valle de Uco, with a clear view of the snowy Andes; it is a subregion of calcareous soils, extreme temperatures and erratic winds. Canopus oversees its ten hectares of vineyards by paying close attention to the many subtleties and nuances of the terroir, with the sole purpose of creating wines that have a distinct and natural character.

Canopus works on its certified organic vineyards using biodynamic processes, minimum intervention and a strong respect for the original conditions of each wine. Wines then follow their natural course in the winery, with no corrections or handling, and age in used French oak barrels, amphorae or ceramic spheres.

Y la nave va 2020 – TS

Province: Mendoza
Region: Uco Valley
Subregion: El Cepillo
Elevation: 990 msnm
Varietal: 100% Malbec
Size of the vineyard: 8 ha
Number of plants per hectare: 6.000 plants
Yields: 4.000 kg per ha.
Irrigation: drip irrigation
Soil Composition: alluvial soils containing stones covered with calcium carbonate and some patches of calcareous sedimentary layers.
Training method: double guyot & double cordon
Type of viticulture: organic & biodynamic

Winemaking and ageing
Whole cluster: 20%
Yeasts: native
Fermentation container: concrete tank
Maceration technique: pre-fermentation maceration for 4 days
Fermentation temperature: 22° to 26º C
Length of fermentation: 2 weeks
Malolactic fermentation: yes, with native yeast
Aging container size/ material: concrete tanks of 7.000 liters
Time of aging in container: 11 months
Time of aging in bottle: 6 months

Analytical data
Alcohol: 13,9%
Ph: 3,7
Residual sugar: 1,84 g/l
Acidity: 4.87 g/l in tartaric acid
Sulfites: 52

Winemaker: Gabriel Dvoskin

Price: U$S 35

Pintom 2020 Pinot Noir – TS

Province: Mendoza
Region: Uco Valley
Subregion: Pampa El Cepillo
Elevation: 990 msnm
Varietal : 100% Pinot Noir
Vineyard size: 1 ha.
Vineyard age: 13 years old
Number of plants per hectare: 7.000 plants
Yields: 4.000 kg per ha.
Irrigation: drip irrigation
Soil composition: aluvial stones with calcium carbonate, limestone and sand
Training method: double guyot & double cordon
Harvest date: 2021
Type of viticulture: organic (certified) and biodynamic

Winemaking and ageing
Whole cluster: yes, 30%
Yeasts: native
Fermentation container: concrete tanks and micro-vinification in plastic tanks
Maceration technique: pre-fermentation maceration for 4 days and 14 days post fermentation
Fermentation temperature: 24º to 27º C
Length of fermentation: 2 weeks
Malolactic fermentation: yes
Size/material of the aging container: 225 liters / French oak barrels
Age of container if wood: fifth, sixth and seventh use
Type of barrel and Cooperage: used French oak from Boutes, Mercury, Radoux and Seguín Moreau
Time of aging in container: 10 months
Time of aging in bottle: 6 months

Analytical data
Alcohol: 12,5%
Ph: 3,76
Residual sugar: 1,77 g/l
Acidity: 5,55 g/l
Sulfites: 60 (S02Total)

Winemaker: Gabriel Dvoskin

Price: U$S 55