Phebus Gran Reservado Malbec Mendoza

The Gran Reservado Malbec Mendoza is a Malbec from the Mendoza region in Argentina, specifically the Vistalba en Compuertas in Lujan de Cuyo. The vineyard from which these grapes are harvested is 80 years old. In December only the leaves are cut and from March 28^th until the 11^th of April the grapes are handpicked in small batch. The grapes are first left ‘to bleed’ followed by a cold skin maceration of 5 days at 10-12°C. After that the most is fermented at 26-28°C for 25 days followed by a 100% maturation of 12 months in French oak barriques. The result is a dark red Gran Reservado Malbec. The nose is delicate with hints of violet, black cherries and liquorice. The palate is rich and elegant, well balanced with silky tannins and soft oak aromas. This wine is best paired with juicy steaks, game, rich cheeses and chocolate desserts. It has an aging potential of around 5 years.

Phebus

The Phebus wines come from teh Argentinian Fabre Montmayou. Hervé J. Fabre, born in the Bordeaux, arrived in Argentina in the early 90’s looking for possibilities to invest in vineyards. He was impressed by the potential and quality of the Malbec grapes which made him decide to build his first vineyard in 1992: Fabre Montmayou. He became one of the pioneers in Argentinian wines made from a single grape variety. The company combines the modern techniques of wine making, the terroir of Mendoza and the “savoir faire” from the Bordeaux for making wines with a unique personality. The grapes come from the best regions in Mendoza and Patagonia.