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Download Presentation PASSION FAMILY AND RESPECT WINERY WORK AND DEDICATION CELLAR Herencia is the name and the meaning. OF ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN Two wine cellars, two vineyards located in the best areas in THAT WALK TOGETHER ON THIS ROAD Mendoza. A terrior with history is the Heritage (Herencia) +THAN 25 YEARS and is, also, the base of our present and future. We are OF HISTORY conscious about who we are to project our dream of reaching the world with great wines. RAMÓN POLO, FOUNDER LOVE FOR THE VITICULTURE AND RESPECT FOR THE TERROIR 2nd GENERATION: ALL HIS CHILDREN ARE INVOLVED IN THE WINERY MAIPÚ LA CONSULTA LOVE FOR A historical region due its traditions, Heart of the Uco Valley, it is the most important vineyard of the family. where grapes give us balance, There are 82 hectares planted at 1,100 meters above the sea level. THE TERRIOR elegance and memory. Its grapes give us fruit, concentration and future. guaymallen FIRST capital zonE godoy cruz argentina maipu TUPUNGATO Río Las Tunas mendozamendoza buenos UCO aires VALEY zonE mendoza TUNUYAN LA CONSULTA Río Tunuyán SAN CARLOS INTERPRETATION 2 WINERIES An entire winery building focused SPARKLING on bubbles. Today, it’s a reference WINES in Argentina. Recycled and re-equipped antique winery STILL WINES incorporating the most recent technology but respecting its original structure. Aging on concrete vats, stainless steel tanks and oak barrels. T OMAS STAHR ING E R WINEMAKER ONE OF THE TOP YOUNG WINEMAKERS (40 YEARS OLD) OF ARGENTINA HE IS HEAD WINEMAKER SINCE 2008 GREAT EXPERIENCE IN SPARKLING WINES, HE WORKED AT PENEDES (ESPAÑA) IN ORDER TO PERFECTING HIS BUBBLES KNOWLEDGE WINE TALKS TRABAJO RED BLEND VINEYARD LOCATION: TRABAJO La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza. AGE: 20 years. ALTITUDE ASL: 1050 m. TRAINING SYSTEM: VSP, drip irrigation. YIELD: 75 - 80 ql-ha. SOIL: Alluvial, shallow, limestone sandy loam. HARVEST: Hand-picked, in small 17 kg cases. VINIFICATION: Cluster selection, fermentation at 24ºc - 26ºc in 100 to 150 hl vats. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. GRAPE VARIETIES: AGING: TASTING NOTES: MALBEC 2020 VINEYARD LOCATION: TRABAJO La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza. AGE: 20 years. ALTITUDE ASL: 1050 m. TRAINING SYSTEM: VSP, drip irrigation. YIELD: 80 - 90 ql-ha. SOIL: Alluvial, shallow, limestone sandy loam. HARVEST: Hand-picked, in small 17 kg cases. VINIFICATION: Cluster selection, fermentation at 24ºc - 26ºc in 100 to 150 hl vats. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. GRAPE VARIETY: Malbec AGING: 20% of the total volume ages in second and third use French and American oak barrels for 10 months, then 6 months in bottle. TASTING NOTES Garnet colored with purple hues, it has a very Vintage Publication Points expressive nose, with red fruit notes and vanilla that 2017 James Suckling 92 pts. comes out during the aging process. Fine entrance 2018 Descorchados 90 pts. with velvety tannins on the palate that leads to a 2019 Vinómanos 93 pts. Informe Malbec CABERNET SAUVIGNON TRABAJO VINEYARD LOCATION: La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza. AGE: 20 years. ALTITUDE ASL: 1050 m. TRAINING SYSTEM: VSP, drip irrigation. YIELD: 80 - 90 ql-ha. SOIL: Alluvial, shallow, limestone sandy loam. HARVEST: Hand-picked, in small 17 kg cases. VINIFICATION:Cluster selection, fermentation at 24ºc - 26ºc in 100 to 150 hl vats. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon AGING: 20% of the total volume ages in second and third use French and American oak barrels for 10 months, then 6 months in bottle. TASTING NOTES Bright garnet colored. It displays an intense bouquet made up of ripe black fruits, spices like pepper and licorice complemented by vanilla notes that come out during the aging process. It offers up a juicy, elegant mouth with fruity and herbal flavors. EXTRA TRABAJO BRUT VINEYARD LOCATION: La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza. AGE: 20 years. ALTITUDE ASL: 1050 m. TRAINING SYSTEM: VSP, drip irrigation. YIELD: 80 - 90 ql-ha. SOIL: Alluvial, shallow, limestone sandy loam. HARVEST: Hand-picked, in small 17 kg cases. VINIFICATION: Charmat method. 2 months in contact with lees. GRAPE VARIETY: Pinot Noir SUGAR: 8 g/Lts. TASTING NOTES: Onion peel colored, it presents a fruity nose that recalls plums, raspberries and cherries. Refreshing, voluminous mouth with fruit flavors. As any good WHITE BLEND 2021 RES PETO VINEYARD LOCATION: Gualtallary and Los Chacayes (Uco Valley, Mendoza) AGE: 20 years. ALTITUDE ASL: 1200 m. TRAINING SYSTEM: VSP, drip irrigation. YIELD: 65 a 70 ql-ha. SOIL: Alluvial, shallow, limestone sandy loam. HARVEST: Hand-picked, by mid-end February. VINIFICATION: Each grape varietal is vinifed separately due to their diferent harvest points. Afterwards, they are blended together. GRAPE VA R I E TIES: 70% Chardonnay, 25% Viognier and 5% Torrontés. TASTING NOTES: Vintage Publication Points Bright yellow-colored with greenish glimpses blend. 2018 Descorchados 92 pts The three grapes make up a full aroma wheel. Vinómanos 92 pts An exotic wine that combines peach with lime Tim Atkin 90 pts and melon. Rich and inviting, it perfectly James Suckling 92 pts mixes complexity and freshness. 2019 James Suckling 92 pts Descorchados 92 pts MALBEC 2019 RESPETO VINEYARD LOCATION: La Consulta, Valle de Uco, Mendoza. AGE: 20 years. ALTITUDE ASL: 1050 m. TRAINING SYSTEM: VSP, drip irrigation. YIELD: 65 - 70 ql-ha. SOIL: Alluvial, shallow, limestone sandy loam. 93 HARVEST: Hand-picked, by mid-end March. VINIFICATION: Fermentation at 23ºc - 27ºc, extended maceration. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. GRAPE VARIETY: Malbec AGING: 40% of the total volume ages in second and third use French and American oak barrels, then 6 months in bottle. TASTING NOTES: Vintage Publication Points Deep purple-colored, it expresses intense ripe 2017 Descorchados 90 pts. plum and strawberry Vanilla and chocolate James Suckling 91 pts. notes are also protagonists that come out during 2018 James Suckling 90 pts. the aging process. It presents a balanced and Decanter WWA 90 pts. complex mouth with a long that recalls the Silver Medal Valley. 2019 Descorchados 93 pts. CABERNET FRANC 20/9 VINEYARD LOCATION: La Consulta,Valle de Uco, Mendoza. RESPETO AGE: 20 years. ALTITUDE ASL: 1050 m. TRAINING SYSTEM: VSP, drip irrigation. YIELD: 65 - 70 ql-ha. SOIL: Cabernet Franc grapes come from Plot 2. Located on the southeast of the vineyard, it is an area with stony soils, lower vigor and well exposure to the sun. These factors allow the maturity of the 91PTS. variety – the fruity character of the wine. HARVEST: Hand-picked,by end March. VINIFICATION: Fermentation at 23oc - 27oc, extended maceration. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. GRAPE VARIETY: Malbec AGING: second to fourth use French oak barrels, then 6 months in bottle. TASTING NOTES: Wine of nice intensity, it expresses beautiful red fruits, cherry jam aromas and hints of spices that take center stage with the minutes in the glass. It is an elegante wine with silky tannins and natural fresh acidity. A faithful exponent of La Consulta terroir. BRUT NATURE RES PET O VINEYARD LOCATION: La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza. AGE: 20 years. ALTITUDE ASL: 1050 m. TRAINING SYSTEM: VSP, drip irrigation. YIELD: 80 - 90 ql-ha. SOIL: Alluvial, shallow, limestone sandy loam. 90 HARVEST: Hand-picked, in small 17 kg cases. VINIFICATION: Long Charmat Method. Fermentation at 14ºC in stainless steel tanks, aged on lees for 6 months. GRAPE VARIETY: Pinot Noir SUGAR: 4 g/l. TASTING NOTES: It displays salmon color and delicate bubbles that form long-lasting chains of pearls. A fruit-driven aroma that recalls baking bread, yeast, dried fruit and nuts stands out. It has a gentle entrance that flls the mouth. Full-bodied wine with balanced acidity. MALBEC 2017 la pal abra 9 1 PTS. 91/100 Vintage Publication Points 2016 Descorchados 94 pts. Harpers Wine Stars 5 stars. 2017 Descorchados 93 pts. James Suckling 91 pts. Wine Enthusiast 91 pts. 2018 Descorchados 94 pts. James Suckling 91 pts. RED BLEND 2018 la pal abra VINEYARD LOCATION: La Consulta, Valle de Uco, Mendoza. AGE: 20 years. ALTITUDE ASL: 1050 m. TRAINING SYSTEM: VSP, drip irrigation. YIELD: 6 5 - 7 0 ql-ha. 94 SOIL: Alluvial, shallow, limestone sandy loam. HARVEST: Hand-picked, in small 17 kg cases. VINIFICATION: Cluster selection, fermentation at PTS. 24 ºc - 26 ºc in 50 to 100 hl vases, extended maceration for 9 1 up to 3 0 days depending on taste. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. GRAPE VARIETIES: 6 0% Malbec, 3 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. AGING: American oak barrels, then 12 months in bottle. Vintage Publication Points 2016 Descorchados 91 pts Harpers Wine Stars 5 stars TASTING NOTES: Tim Atkin 90 pts Intense, red-colored, with blue glints in appearance. It James Suckling 91 pts displays a beautiful aroma wheel in which plums, 2017 Descorchados 92 pts James Suckling 92 pts. 2018 Descorchados 94 pts character. James Suckling 92 pts. WWW.BODEGAPOLO.COM.
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