VARIETIES
Cabernet Sauvignon /Malbec / Merlot / Tannat / Syrah / Barbera / Bonarda / Torrontés
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CLIMATE
The wide temperature variation between day andnight produces deep coloured and complex grapes,typical of this north-western region.
Dry climatewith scarce rainfall and permanent sunlight ensures ripe-to-perfection grapes with a high concentration of fruit.
Relative Humidity: 40%-50% annual average
Rainfall: 180 mm/ 7 in. annual average
Melted snow from the Andes provides the water.
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SOIL
Sandy, with very good drainage, deep, rich in Andean minerals. 40% plebby at foothills.
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IRRIGATING SYSTEM
100% drip irrigation.
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TRAINING SYSTEM
La bodega utiliza dos tipos de sistemas de conducción para sus viñedos.
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High espaliers. VSP (vertical shoot position). Distance between rows: 2,2 m. Distance between plants: 2 m. Plantation density: 2.400 plants/ha.
2. Vine arbours. CTC (Cafayate Triple Cordón). “H” system. Distance between rows: 3 x 3 m. Distance between plants: 2 x 2 m.
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PRUNNING
Prunning optimizes quality and quantity of grapes and keeps the balance between the plant and the fruit.
Period of prunning: Winter (1st to 30th June)
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LEAF REMOVAL
Cutting the leaves near the bunches to increase sunlight and ventilation help to color and rippen healthy. Period: Jannuary (Summer).
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