{"product_id":"michel-rolland-val-de-flores-malbec-2020","title":"Michel Rolland Val de Flores Malbec 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichel Rolland Val de Flores Malbec, part of the Michel Rolland Collection, is an organic Argentinian red wine made exclusively from Malbec grapes. In the glass, it displays garnet reflections and an intense aroma of blackberry, violet and cedar. On the palate, it is a \u003cstrong\u003edense and opulent wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy and silky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that envelop the sip. The tasting concludes with a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e characterised by notes of liquorice and gingerbread, outlining a complex and structured profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Malbec originates from the Val de Flores vineyard, located in the Uco Valley at an altitude of 1,100 metres. Here, the marked \u003cstrong\u003ediurnal temperature variation\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures optimal ripening and perfect aromatic balance of the grapes. The alluvial soils, rich in silt and gravel, nourish \u003cstrong\u003efifty-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e fed by the pure \u003cstrong\u003emeltwater from the Andes\u003c\/strong\u003e. These pedoclimatic conditions enhance the characteristics of the grape variety, giving the wine a distinct and unmistakable territorial identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction follows sustainable practices, beginning with an \u003cstrong\u003eearly morning manual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve the freshness of the fruit. After a double selection, fermentation takes place in small cement vats and new French oak barrels. This is followed by a prolonged \u003cstrong\u003ethirty-month maturation in barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which smooths the structure and amplifies its softness. This careful process ensures remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e and makes it ideal paired with flavourful white meats or hearty first courses from traditional cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVal de Flores enriches the Rolland Collection, in which oenologist Michel Rolland combines the ancient Bordeaux tradition with the great productions of the New World. The 2020 vintage is a superb \u003cstrong\u003e100% organic Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e that comes from the eponymous \u003cstrong\u003esingle vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e located at 1,100 metres above sea level in the renowned Uco Valley, Argentina. Here, the historic fifty-year-old vines thrive thanks to the pure waters from the melting Andean snows, yielding grapes of absolute excellence. Awarded a \u003cstrong\u003escore of 93\/100 by Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine is the result of deeply sustainable agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Michel Rolland Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45412906795179,"sku":"57783","price":63.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/michel-rolland-val-de-flores-malbec-2020_57783_1_ed3f6f92-7233-4fe2-9804-acfe22f14509.webp?v=1773775940","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-se\/products\/michel-rolland-val-de-flores-malbec-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}