As the name suggests, Mini Ediciones are highly limited parcels of wine which we regard as small gems. From lesser known varieties, these wines are wholly expressive of our Remolinos Vineyard and represent an opportunity to taste a variety rarely seen in a pure form.
Petit Verdot plays a small yet important role in our Decero Amano. In 2006, in recognition of its unique potential from the coarse, low vigour soils of our Remolinos Vineyard, we selected a few exceptional barrels of wine to make a well deserved Decero Mini Ediciones Petit Verdot.
The inaugural 2006 Decero Mini Ediciones Petit Verdot was awarded 93 Points by The Wine Advocate, a worthy achievement for a humble yet world class wine.
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2010 Vintage
The spring leading up to the 2010 vintage was particularly cool which delayed veraison and resulted in lower yields of more concentrated fruit and higher acidity in the wines. Otherwise, the days were of average warmth without any peaks in temperature so even ripening occurred with good simultaneous development of fruit and sugar ripeness. This also led to firm tannins in Petit Verdot reminiscent of the 2008 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 | Low vigour, coarse soils over gravel. | |
| Yield | 3 tons per acre. | |
| Canopy | Intense leaf plucking of east facing canopy; Cluster thinning to 1-2 clusters per shoot. | |
| Harvest Date | Handpicked April 20th and 29th, 2010. | |
| 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 | 30 days total maceration; 7 days cold soak; 10 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks at 82°F to extract both the jasmine aromas and the textural concentration. 18 days extended maceration. | |
| Maturation | Gently basket pressed before going into French oak barrels for MLF and 16 months maturation in French oak barrels (50% new). |
2010 Decero Mini Ediciones Petit Verdot, Remolinos Vineyard
Petit Verdot forms part of our icon blend and each year we select a few exceptional parcels to make a ‘mini edición’. The 2010 vintage is particularly rich in wild blueberry flavors showing great complexity and tannin structure for potential ageing.
14.1 % Alc pH 3.75 Acidity 6.02 g/l
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2009 Vintage
2009 is commonly regarded, in Agrelo and other nearby appellations, as the vintage of the decade. The long, warm, dry summer provided us with excellent and even conditions leading up to harvest. The night time temperatures were cool as ever in Remolinos Vineyard, bringing a good structure to balance the natural concentration of Petit Verdot and the ripe flavors of this 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 | Low vigour, coarse soils over gravel. | |
| Yield | 3 tons per acre. | |
| Canopy | Intense leaf plucking of east facing canopy; Cluster thinning to 1-2 clusters per shoot. | |
| Harvest Date | Handpicked April 25th, 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 | 30 days total maceration; 7 days cold soak; 10 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks at 82°F to extract both the jasmine aromas and the textural concentration. 18 days extended maceration. | |
| Maturation | Gently basket pressed before going into French oak barrels for MLF and 16 months maturation in French oak barrels (50% new). |
2009 Decero Mini Ediciones Petit Verdot, Remolinos Vineyard
Petit Verdot forms part of our icon blend yet each year we select a few exceptional parcels to make a ‘mini edición’. The 2009 vintage is particularly rich in blueberry flavours showing great complexity and concentration while testifying to the potential of Petit Verdot in our Remolinos Vineyard.
14.5 % Alc pH 3.74 Acidity 5.36 g/l
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2008 Vintage
2008 provided the idyllic vintage conditions for our Petit Verdot in particular bringing out the core qualities of Petit Verdot. 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. This will likely be a wine which will age spectacularly due to the structural tannins and depth of the wine as well as fine acidity, whilst the wild blueberry fruit flavors and jasmine aromas typical of Petit Verdot are in abundance.
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 | Low vigour, coarse soils over gravel. | |
| Yield | 3 tons per acre. | |
| Canopy | IIntense leaf plucking of east facing canopy; Cluster thinning to 1-2 clusters per shoot. | |
| Harvest Date | Handpicked April 20th, 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 | 30 days total maceration; 7 days cold soak; 10 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks at 82°F to extract both the jasmine aromas and the textural concentration. 18 days extended maceration. | |
| Maturation | Gently basket pressed before going into French oak barrels for MLF and 16 months maturation in French oak barrels (50% new). |
2008 Decero Mini Ediciones Petit Verdot, Remolinos Vineyard
Petit Verdot forms part of our icon blend yet each year we select a few exceptional parcels to make a ‘mini edición’. The wine’s lifted jasmine aromas, blueberry complexity and concentration testify to the potential of Petit Verdot of our Remolinos Vineyard.
14.5 % Alc pH 3.84 Acidity 6.04 g/l
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2007 Vintage
Vintage 2007 was excellent in Remolinos Vineyard. The daytime temperatures of the growing season were warmer than usual whilst the nights were colder bringing good acid / sugar balance and great color and phenol content in the grapes. Our Petit Verdot, developed the flavor spectrum which we saw from the previous vintage with more of the delicate notes of jasmine aromatics due to the particularly cool nights of the 2007 ripening season.
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 | Low vigour, coarse soils over gravel. | |
| Yield | 3 tons per acre. | |
| Canopy | Intense leaf plucking of east facing canopy; Cluster thinning to 1-2 clusters per shoot. | |
| Harvest Date | Handpicked 15th – 20th April, 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 | 30 days total maceration:- 7 days cold soak; 10 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks at 82°F to extract both the jasmine aromas and the textural concentration. 18 days extended maceration. | |
| Maturation | Gently basket pressed before going into French oak barrels for MLF and 16 months maturation in French oak barrels (50% new). |
2007 Decero Mini Ediciones Petit Verdot, Remolinos Vineyard
Petit Verdot forms part of our icon blend yet each year we select a few exceptional parcels to make a ‘mini edición’. The wine’s lifted jasmine aromas, blueberry complexity and concentration testify to the potential of Petit Verdot of our Remolinos Vineyard.
14.5 % Alc pH 3.76 Acidity 6.1 g/l
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2006 Vintage
2006 was an excellent vintage in Agrelo. A cool winter with plenty of snow falling in the Andes was followed by a warm spring resulting in excellent and even fruit set. Summer was characterised by warm days and slightly cooler than usual nights – excellent ripening conditions. Finally, little 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 | Low vigour, coarse soils over gravel. | |
| Yield | 3 tons per acre. | |
| Canopy | Intense leaf plucking of east facing canopy; Cluster thinning to 1-2 clusters per shoot. | |
| Harvest Date | Handpicked 10th – 26th April, 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 | 30-35 days total maceration:- 7 days cold soak; 10 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks at 82°F to extract both the jasmine aromas and the textural concentration. 18 days extended maceration. | |
| Maturation | Gently basket pressed before going into French oak barrels (50% new) for MLF and 16 months maturation. |
2006 Decero Mini Ediciones Petit Verdot, Remolinos Vineyard
Petit Verdot forms part of our icon blend yet each year we select a few exceptional parcels to make a ‘mini edición’. The wine’s lifted jasmine aromas, spicy complexity and concentration testify to the potential of Petit Verdot in our one-of-a-kind Remolinos Vineyard.
14.5 % Alc pH 3.8 Acidity 6.06 g/l
