Decero Amano takes its name from our “Amano” or “by hand” approach. As the pinnacle of our achievments each vintage, Decero Amano is a blend of our most distinctive parcels from our Remolinos Vineyard. The wine is a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Tannat: Violet aromas emanate from the Malbec, red fruit flavours and structure of the Cabernet gives excellent length, whilst the jasmine perfumed Petit Verdot brings firm tannins as does the Tannat which adds even more textural complexity. Decero Amano is a wine of extraordinary finesse and silky elegance having gently matured over 22 months in new French oak and a year in bottle prior to release.
The inaugural 2006 Decero Amano was awarded 94 Points by The Wine Advocate and 2007 Decero Amano was named in the Top 100 Wines of 2010 by Wine Enthusiast.
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2009 Vintage
2009 is commonly regarded in Agrelo as the vintage of the decade. The long, warm, dry summer with neither peaks nor lows in temperature provided perfect picking conditions for us to pick each parcel at its zenith across 23 days. Malbec exhibits violet aromas and deep dark fruit, the Cabernet of 2009 showed particularly great finesse whilst Petit Verdot and Tannat have particular richness from 2009.
Remolinos Vineyard, Agrelo
Located at 3500 feet, in the renowned Mendoza appellation of Agrelo, our one-of-a-kind Remolinos Vineyard takes its name from ‘remolinos’ – whirlwinds which keep the grapes dry and in perfect condition before being handpicked each vintage.
| Soils | Silty clay over sandy gravels. | |
| Yield | 1.8–2.0 tons per acre. | |
| Canopy | Leaf plucking of east facing canopy; cluster thinning to 1 cluster per shoot. | |
| Harvest Date | Handpicked April 1st - 24th, 2009. | |
| Selection Steps | Cluster selection when picking & a second sorting within the small boxes. |
Winemaking
| 2 Sorting Tables | Cluster selection pre-destemmer; berry selection post-destemmer. | |
| Handling | Gravity fed. | |
| Maceration | 35-42 days total maceration; 7 days cold soak; 10-12 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks. 78°F for most aromatic parcels and 86°F for parcels with greater concentration; 23-25 days extended maceration. | |
| Maturation | Gently basket pressed before going into new French oak barrels for 20 months maturation followed by a year in bottle prior to release. | |
| Blend | 60% Malbec, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Tannat |
2009 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Heightened aromas of violets and dark fruit flavors of the Malbec contrast with the elegant backbone of the Cabernet whilst the higher percentage of jasmine perfumed Petit Verdot and robust Tannat bring great depth and textural complexity to this wine.
14.5 % Alc pH 3.71 Acidity 5.43 g/l
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2008 Vintage
2008 provided the idyllic vintage conditions for wines of finesse and longevity. The days were consistently warm but never peaking with heat, the nights notably cooler than previous years. As a result the phenolic, sugar and flavor ripeness evolved in perfect unison to the delight of our viticulturist. The dry summer allowed no rain to hinder the perfectly healthy grape conditions. Both Malbec and Petit Verdot excelled especially, both showing firm structure.
Remolinos Vineyard, Agrelo
Located at 3500 feet, in the renowned Mendoza appellation of Agrelo, our one-of-a-kind Remolinos Vineyard takes its name from ‘remolinos’ – whirlwinds which keep the grapes dry and in perfect condition before being handpicked each vintage.
| Soils | Silty clay over sandy gravels. | |
| Yield | 1.8–2.0 tons per acre. | |
| Canopy | Leaf plucking of east facing canopy; cluster thinning to 1 cluster per shoot. | |
| Harvest Date | Handpicked April 10th – May 3rd, 2008. | |
| Selection Steps | Cluster selection when picking & a second sorting within the small boxes. |
Winemaking
| 2 Sorting Tables | Cluster selection pre-destemmer; berry selection post-destemmer. | |
| Handling | Gravity fed. | |
| Maceration | 35-42 days total maceration; 7 days cold soak; 10-12 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks. 78°F for most aromatic parcels and 86°F for parcels with greater concentration; 23-25 days extended maceration. | |
| Maturation | Gently basket pressed before going into new French oak barrels for 20 months maturation followed by a year in bottle prior to release. | |
| Blend | 64% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Tannat |
2008 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Heightened aromas and flavours of violets from the Malbec are followed by red fruit flavours, the Cabernet brings structural elegance and excellent length, the jasmine perfumed Petit Verdot and robust Tannat bringing firm tannins and textural complexity.
14.5 % Alc pH 3.79 Acidity 5.87 g/l
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2007 Vintage
An excellent vintage at Remolinos Vineyard and outstanding for Malbec. The daytime temperatures of the growing season were warmer than usual whilst the nights were colder brining good acid/sugar balance and greater color and phenol content in the grapes. The quality of grapes from the 2007 vintage was extremely high; excellent balance, exceptional aromatics and concentration in the wines.
Remolinos Vineyard, Agrelo
Located at 3500 feet, in the renowned Mendoza appellation of Agrelo, our one-of-a-kind Remolinos Vineyard takes its name from "remolinos" – whirlwinds which keep the grapes dry and in perfect condition before being handpicked each vintage.
| Soils | Silty clay over sandy gravels. | |
| Yield | 1.8–2.0 tons per acre. | |
| Canopy | Leaf plucking of east facing canopy; cluster thinning to 1 cluster per shoot. | |
| Harvest Date | Handpicked April 20th – May 1st, 2007. | |
| Selection Steps | Cluster selection when picking & a second sorting within the small boxes. |
Winemaking
| 2 Sorting Tables | Cluster selection pre-destemmer; berry selection post-destemmer. | |
| Handling | Gravity fed. | |
| Maceration | 35-42 days total maceration:- 7 days cold soak; 10-12 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks. 78°F for most aromatic parcels and 86°F for parcels with greater concentration; 23-25 days extended maceration. | |
| Maturation | Gently basket pressed before going into new French oak barrels for 20 months maturation followed by 10 months in bottle prior to release. | |
| Blend | 60% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Tannat |
2007 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Heightened aromas and flavours of violets from the Malbec are followed by red fruit flavours, the Cabernet brings structural elegance and excellent length, the jasmine perfumed Petit Verdot and robust Tannat bringing firm tannins and textural complexity.
14.5 % Alc pH 3.72 Acidity 6.01 g/l
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2006 Vintage
2006 was an excellent vintage in Agrelo. A cool winter was followed by a warm spring resulting in even fruit set. Summer was characterised by warm days & slightly cooler than usual nights – excellent ripening conditions. Low rainfall from late February to the end of harvest led to an outstanding vintage.
Remolinos Vineyard, Agrelo
Located at 3500 feet, in the renowned Mendoza appellation of Agrelo, our one-of-a-kind Remolinos Vineyard takes its name from ‘remolinos’ – whirlwinds which keep the grapes dry and in perfect condition before being handpicked each vintage.
| Soils | Silty clay over sandy gravels. | |
| Yield | 1.8–2.0 tons per acre. | |
| Canopy | Leaf plucking of east facing canopy; cluster thinning to 1 cluster per shoot. | |
| Harvest Date | Handpicked April 25th – May 5th, 2006. | |
| Selection Steps | Cluster selection when picking & a second sorting within the small boxes. |
Winemaking
| 2 Sorting Tables | Cluster selection pre-destemmer; berry selection post-destemmer. | |
| Handling | Gravity fed. | |
| Maceration | 35-42 days total maceration:- 7 days cold soak; 10-12 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks. 78°F for most aromatic parcels and 86°F for parcels withgreater concentration; 23-25 days extended maceration. | |
| Maturation | Gently basket pressed before going into new French oak barrels for 22 months maturation followed by 10 months in bottle prior to release. | |
| Blend | 60% Malbec 35% Cabernet 5% Petit Verdot |
2006 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Unfolding aromas and flavours from the violets of the Malbec to the red fruits and structure of the Cabernet giving excellent length and the jasmine perfumed Petit Verdot bringing firm tannins and textural complexity.
14.5 % Alc pH 3.76 Acidity 5.72 g/l
