Vineyards
Andeluna Cellars’ Grand Reserve Pasionado is an exquisite blend made from premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc grapes grown on our estate at high elevations of the Andes. During the growing cycle, we performed a tightly controlled concentrated polyphenolic maturation process and daily testing. This attention to detail, including careful control of the irrigation and the vine canopy, produced grapes clustered in small bunches that yielded less than 8,000 kilos per hectare. The grapes were harvested manually during the early morning and placed in bins for careful selection in the winery.

Winemaking
After selecting the very best bunches, the grapes underwent a destemming process before being moved to stainless steel tanks. Following a 25% drawing off process, pre-fermentative maceration at low temperatures was performed and fermentation at controlled temperatures of 81°F through selected yeasts, three daily pumping over activities and from one to two delestages per day. It was aged in new French (85%) and American (15%) oak for eighteen months and then aged eight more months in the bottle before release. This wine was hand crafted by our winemaker, Silvio Alberto, in collaboration with Michael Rolland.

Tasting Notes
Perfectly balanced with an excellent structure, it exhibits aromas of blackberry, strawberry and black pepper with notes of chocolate and tea that combine with flavors of plum, raspberry and vanilla with notes of Morello cherry liqueur and roasted walnut to complement the sweet, rounded tannins. This exceptional wine has great fruit concentration and a velvety finish.

Serving Suggestions
Our Grand Reserve Pasionado is the perfect companion to grilled or roasted beef or lamb, spicy vegetables, hearty sauces and rich stews.

Technical Information
Varietal Composition:
Malbec 49%
Merlot 26%
Cabernet Sauvignon 17%
Cabernet Franc 8%
Harvest Date: 315/04 - 4/10/04
Alcohol: 14.9%
Residual Sugar: 1.80 g/l
Total Acidity: 5.40 g/l
PH: 3.75
Cases Produced: 1,633