Valle Arriba

In the northern Calchaquí Valley in Salta, Argentina, around the Molinos, Cachi and San Carlos departments, one can find micro-valleys with immense oenological potential sitting at heights of between 2,000 and 3,000 meters above sea level. These are locally known as Valle Arriba. Its namesake winery began to study every corner of the region in 2007 and selected some of its plots for their character and potential. This led to them creating truly exceptional wines.

Valle Arriba El Cateño 2022 – TS

Province: Salta
Region: Calchaquíes Valleys
Subregion: Luracatao / Molinos
Elevation: 2.600 masl
Varietal: 100% Malbec
Vineyard size: 3 ha
Vineyard age: 15 years old
Number of plants per hectare: 5.000 plants
Yields: 5.000 kg per ha.
Irrigation: furrow
Soil composition: sandy loam on ancient cultivation terraces.
Trainning method: low VSP
Harvest date: 10th March
Type of viticulture: sustainable

Winemaking and ageing
Whole cluster: no
Yeast: indigenous
Fermentation container: concrete eggs
Maceration technique: pumping over
Fermentation temperature: 26 - 28°C
Length of fermentation: 7-8 days
Malolactic fermentation: yes
Size/material of the aging container: inox
Time of aging in container: 8 months
Time of aging in bottle: 12 months

Analytical data
Alcohol: 14%
Ph: 3.8
Residual sugar: 2,8 g/l
Acidity: 5,80 g/l
Sulfites: 30 mg/L

Winemaker: Raúl Dávalos