Huentala La Isabel Estate Cofermented Blend 2023

VINTAGE: 2023

PRODUCER: Huentala Wines

LOCATION: La Isabel Estate

APPELLATION: Uco Valley
VARIETALS: 60% Malbec, 40% Cab Franc
AGEING: 12 months in French oak
ALCOHOL: 14%

Violet-red with  bright blue reflexions. It stands out for expressive notes of red and black fruits aromas of raspberries, ripe strawberries, sour cherries, cherries, and blackberries, combined with aromas of wild herbs, vanilla, cinnamon, and tobacco. It is dynamic, enveloping, with gentle acidity, sweet-textured tannins, and a finish that brings out fruity and floral end notes.

Founded in 2002 by Julio Camsen, Huentala expands across more than 230 hectares of vineyard land in Gualtallari, one of Uco Valley’s most coveted hillside viticultural areas at over 4,500 feet from sea level with sandy, stony and chalky soils. “Huentala” is an aboriginal name that pays homage to the first indigenous tribes to farm Mendoza’s soils. Julio Camsen is a self-made entrepreneur in the hospitality industry who’s passionate about wine, history and classy “sombreros” among many other things.