Funckenhausen

330 hectares of virgin land were purchased in 2003 by Kurt Heinlein, in the San Rafael zone of south Mendoza. The vineyards were planted next to the Diamante River on the foothills of the Andes Mountains at 2726 feet above sea level, on sandy chalk soils. Franco Lucchini is the viticulturist and Jimena Lopez is the winemaker. Mr Heinlein is of German descent and Funckenhausen celebrates his heritage. Ms Lopez is one of a growing group of young and very talented female winemakers in South America.

Malbec Blend

A special selection of 50% Malbec, 35% Bonarda, 15% Syrah destemmed and fermented in concrete tanks with selected yeast. Followed by a spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The resulting wine is blended with 20% reserva malbec from the previous vintage aged in used American and French oak. Bottled in a Liter bottle after a slight filtration. Winemaker Jimena Lopez.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

85% Cabernet sauvignon, 12% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot

Hand harvested, fermented in small concrete tanks with selected yeast, malolactic is spontaneous. The wine is aged in both American and french oak barrels and clarified before bottling. Jimena Lopez leads the winemaking team. Lopez is  part of a  talented group of new, young, female winemakers in South America.

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