The Shiraz grapes were cultivated from estate vineyards located in Caucete, at 650 meters (2,133 feet) above sea level, in alluvial, clay-rich soil with low organic matter content. The vines are drip irrigated with snowmelt runoff from the Andes. Vines are trained on trellis.

Wine maker notes

The grapes are hand-harvested and clusters are manually selected before de-stemming. Pre-fermentative maceration is performed at 12°C for 72 hours. Fermentation takes place at 25°C for 10 days, with the inoculation of select yeasts (Bayanus). The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for 7 months.

Technical notes

14% abv

Food pairing

Due to the character of young red wines like Callia Alta, serve this wine slightly cooler than you would serve older red wines. A temperature of 15°C - 16°C is ideal as it allows for the integration of fruity flavors and the tannic structure of this wine. Pairs well with sweet cheeses.