Bodega La RuralMerlot
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The Merlot of the Bodega La Rural is in the top 0 of wines of Maipu.
Details and technical informations about Bodega La Rural's Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Tourbat
Structured and aromatic dry whites with a pale golden hue, an ample palate with preserved acidity, and signature aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers, white-fleshed fruits and saline mineral notes. Refined Mediterranean profile. Contributes to distinctive Roussillon blends. French autochthonous white grape from Roussillon, identical to the Sardinian Torbato according to genetic analyses, grown in small quantities.
Informations about the Bodega La Rural
The Bodega La Rural is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Maipu to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Maipu
Mendoza's oldest wine department (Argentina), altitudes 650-850 m at the foot of the Andes. Clay and gravel soils, dry continental climate. Signature Malbec as red king: deep and solar with black blackberry, candied plum, cherry, violet, cocoa and sweet spice, round tannins and fleshy palate. Firm Cabernet (cassis, cedar, tobacco), supple Bonarda, floral white Torrontés, ample Pedro Ximénez.
The wine region of Mendoza
World capital of Malbec: powerful, deep reds with blackberry, plum, violet and sweet spice, round tannins and vivid fruit. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple, juicy Bonarda, aromatic floral white Torrontés. High-altitude vineyards (800-1,700 m) at the foot of the Andes, dry continental climate irrigated by glacial waters. ~80% of Argentine output across 150,000 ha.
The word of the wine: Bordeaux barrel
Barrels of 220 to 225 litres. The toasting of the barrel to bend the staves (curved boards used to make the barrels) can vary according to the coopers and the demand. A gentle and slow toasting has little effect on the aromas. On the other hand, a strong toasting gives aromas of coffee or cocoa which will influence the taste of the wine. A wine barrel has already been aged for a year and has less impact on the wine than a new barrel.
