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Felipe Rutini Encuentro(2003)

"Red Wine Other Red Wine by Felipe Rutini from Argentina, South America. La Rural combines a unique sense of tradition with a contemporary, modern vision. The winery's commitment to quality is over a century old, dating back to 1885. An Italian immigrant, Don Felipe brought old world winemaking and vineyard expertise... "
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April 2008
The grapes are sourced from the Tupungato region of Mendoza, high in the Andes Mountains, at an elevation of 3,000 to 5,000 feet abovesea-level. With its unique microclimate, Tupungato produces fruit with exceptional fruit and structure. The vineyards experience a range oftemperature between daytime highs and night time lows. The warm sunny days allow for maximum radiation resulting in complex flavors andaromas. The cool night allow for an extended hang-time on the vines ensuring good balance of acidity. Aging takes place for 15 months in100% new French oak. This blend of 53% Malbec and read more...
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August 2007
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