Sottano Judas Malbec

The wine that gave the collection its name. Legend has it that a secret stash was shared without permission by the youngest Sottano son, to such success that everyone was left speechless. Amidst anger mixed with pride, the wine was named Judas. It comes from vineyards in Perdriel, Altamira, and Gualtallary, fermented in horizontal closed barrels with entirely manual extraction. 96 points Descorchados.

WINE PROFILE

100% Malbec from Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo (60%), Paraje Altamira, San Carlos (20%), and Gualtallary, Tupungato (20%), Mendoza, at 1,000 meters above sea level. Gentle destemming with cluster and berry selection. Fermentation in horizontal closed barrels with 7 days of cold maceration. Total maceration of 35 days including MLF with indigenous bacteria in barrels. Gravity racking, nitrogen filling, no pumps used. Aged 18 to 24 months in first-use oak barrels (70% French, 30% American). Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

AGING POTENTIAL

Excellent bottle aging potential for 10 years or more.

SUGGESTED PAIRING

Pairs very well with quality beef cuts, lamb, game, and aged cheeses. Decant before serving is recommended.