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Viniterra was created in 1997 by Adriano Senetiner, respected winemaker in the South cone. He was the founder of many wineries Viniterra is his last and precious creation where he is the main producer of the grapes for our wines.

The Winery is located in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Region known for growing the best Malbec grapes in the world.

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Since 2010, Viniterra is part of Cepas Argentinas, one of the leading companies in the Argentinean beverage market since 1940.

Since the very beginning both companies together have been committed to delivering high continuous quality and customer satisfaction.

In Viniterra, we follow our passion for wines and that’s why we want to share our work with oenophiles worldwide.

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High altitude vineyardsSand and rock soilsDrip irrigationDesert – like climateWide thermal amplitude between day and nightAbundant sunny days The synergy of all these factors favors a good maturity and concentration of aromas and colors in the grapes which elaborate Inacayal wines.   

CAUTIVO de Orfila WINESOur wines express the virtues of our Terroir 

High altitude vineyardsSand and rock soilsDrip irrigationDesert – like climateWide thermal amplitude between day and nightAbundant sunny days The synergy of all these factors favors a good maturity and concentration of aromas and colors in the grapes which elaborate Inacayal wines.   

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We proudly introduce our lines: Cautivo de Orfila: Young wines that provides unbeatable value for money. These un – oaked wines are fruit – driven displaying a distinctive varietal character, perfect for daily consumption.

FOB SC, IA - $52/12 bottle Cautivo de Orfila OAK: Expressive and well structured wines with a frank varietal character. These wines are aged for 6 months in oak barrels, which grant their complexity and pleasant feeling. Balanced and gently in the palate.  Cautivo de Orfila Gran Malbec: Our premium brand, conceived to refined palates. Our Inacayal Gran Malbec displays complexity and elegance with the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Traditional winemaking methods are used to obtain the best expression and concentration from the fruit. Wines are aged in new oak barrels for 12 months to develop further layers of captivating aromas.

INACAYAL WINES

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VINEYARDVilla Rosa, Luján de Cuyo - Mendoza. (950 meters above sea level)

ELABORATION PROCESSHand-picked harvest, soft pressing.Cold maceration and alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature. Natural stabilization and maturation in stainless steel tanks.

TASTING NOTES MalbecYoung wine of intense violet color, clean and bright.Good aromatic perception of plums and red fruits. Soft and mature tannins. Harmonic and round finish.

SERVING TEMPERATURE16° - 18° C

CAUTIVO de OrfilaMalbec – Cabernet Sauvignon - Torrontes

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Cabernet SauvignonYoung wine of deep and intense red color. Spiced aromas of blackpepper and licorice accompanied by fresh notes.In the mouth it is frank and juicy with well – marked tannins. Harmonic and round finish.

MerlotYoung wine of bright red ruby color. Aromas of mature red fruit andspiced notes. In the mouth it is frank and juicy with well – marked tannins. Harmonic and round finish.ChardonnayYoung wine of yellow color with greenish hues. Fruity aromas that remind pineapple, apple and white peach. In the mouth it is expressiveand fresh, with a very nice acidity. Pleasant and persistent finish.TorrontesYoung wine of pale lemon – green color. Aromas of lemon, flowers and hints of herbs. In the mouth it is intensely flavored with a refreshing finish of apricot and a touch of minerality.

VARIETALS - TASTING NOTES

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FOB SC, IA - $66/12 bottle

VINEYARDAgrelo, Luján de Cuyo - Mendoza. (950 meters above sea level)

HARVESTBy hand, first two weeks of April

FERMENTATION8 days at 24° C – 26°C and 7 days of postfermentative maceration.

AGING6 months – French and American oak + 6 months in bottle

OAKMalbec – Cabernet Sauvignon – Chardonnay

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MalbecIntense red ruby color with violet hues. Varietal and frank aromas, with presence of mature red fruits, spices, and well-marked vanilla and coffee notes. Persistent and pleasant finish. 

Cabernet SauvignonIntense red violet color, clean and bright. Aromas of black fruits and spices. In the mouth the it´s wide and balanced. Long and pleasant finish.

ChardonnayBright yellow color with green hues. Fruity aromas of mature pearsand pineapples. Fresh, floral and smooth wine with a long and gentle finish.

OAK - TASTING NOTES

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VINEYARDAgrelo, Luján de Cuyo - Mendoza. (950 meters above sea level)

HARVESTBy hand, first two weeks of April FOB $60/6 bottle

FERMENTATION3 days of cold maceration 8 days of fermentation at 26° C – 28°C 20 days of post fermentative maceration.

AGING12 months in French oak and 8 months in bottle

TASTING NOTESDark and deep red color with intense violet hues. In the nose it´s haughty, complex and fragrant with reminiscences of mature red fruits. Elegant aromas of spices and dried fruits granted by the oak. In the mouth it´s frank and juicy, with smooth and sweet tannins that turn it on a Malbec for aging.

GRAN MALBEC

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John ByrumPatagonia Wine & ImportsJohn.Byrum@patawine.com864-630-6738

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