VARIRAPTOR Malbec
AOP Limoux red
HISTORY
Reputed for the excellence of wines from vineyards at high altitudes, the upper valley of the Aude, with red clay soils dating back to the cretaceous period, is also the principal fossil deposit of the last dinosaurs in Europe. The Variraptor had large claws, a major asset for this carnivorous dinosaur. It was 1,30 meters high and 3 meters long. Bones of this Dromaeosaurid (-70 million years old) were found in the red soils of the Cretaceous period in the upper valley of the Aude.
VINEYARD
Our vineyards are located in the upper valley of the Aude, between 200 et 350m in altitude on red ferrous and clay soils.
GRAPE VARIETY
Malbec
VINIFICATION
After a pre-fermentary cold maceration, the musts are fermented at controlled temperature. The wine is then aged, part in stainless steel tanks, part in truncated wooden vats and part in oak barrel before being blended.
TASTING NOTES
Serve between 12 et 14°C.
The «Dino Malbec» is purple in coulour with scents of blackberries and violets on the nose. On the palate, the notes evolve towards aromas of black fruits with concentrated and silky tannins.
MATCHING WITH FOOD
Grilled meats, slightly spicy dishes in sauce, mature cheeses or even on a chocolate dessert.
