CA DE CALLE 2015 GRAN RESERVA RED BLEND

PRODUCER INFO

• Kirk Ermisch is one of the original founders of Bodega Calle, along with Elvira Calle, a famous local businesswoman and philanthropist.
• Named Ca de Calle to commemorate Calle's contributions to the project and her goal of revitalizing the historic winery and its original goal of providing gainful employment for the local community in its pursuit making top quality wines.

ABOUT THE WINE
Vintage: 2015 | Wine Type: Red Wine  
Varietal: Blend (65% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot, 10% Bonarda, 8% Cab Sauv, 5% Syrah) 
Origin: Argentina | Appellation: Perdriel, La Consulta, and Altamira, Mendoza 
Elaboration: Hand harvested from top parcels of organically farmed grapes. Carefully sorted. Cellar work using gravity flow. All lots kept separate until final blend is determined. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels. 
Winemaker: Kirk Ermisch and Sergio Montiel 

TASTING NOTES
Dark purple color. Forward nose of toasty plums, black cherry, and lilac flowers. On the palate the wine is rich and full, with layers of berry flavors and a hint of bittersweet chocolate. Finishes soft with balancing acidity.

TECHNICAL DATA
Production: 600 cases | Alcohol: 14.5% | TA: 5.2 g/l | Residual Sugar: 1.2 g/l | pH: 3.65

PRESS & POINTS
2015 - 90 Points, Wine Advocate 
2013 - Decanter, "Highly Recommended" 
2013 - 90 Points, Wine Advocate 
2013 - Gold Medal, Malbec al Mundo, 2015 
2012 - 91 Points, Tim Atkin 
2011 - 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast 
2011 - Grand Gold Medal (Double Gold) 96 Points, World Malbec Competition 
2011 - 92 Points, "Exceptional," Beverage Tasting Institute 
2010 - 90 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate​