Bodega Tandem Mácula 2015
Bodega Tandem 'Mácula' is a red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (40%) sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards. The vines are dry-farmed to save water and undergo a green harvest, to obtain lower yields and a key factor in achieving a greater concentration and complexity in the berries. The grapes enter the winery by means of gravity and the two varieties were vinified separately. The wine was racked by gravity to underground concrete vats where it underwent malolactic conversion. Once this was over the wine was kept in concrete for a minimum of 24 months and was naturally fined through settling. The wine was matured for 18 months in French 300 litre oak casks prior to bottling by gravity with minimal filtration. Mácula displays a very complex nose with delicate aromas of cloves, black pepper and pipe tobacco layered with mountain minerality, scrubland, balsamic notes and rich, dark chocolate. A powerful yet elegant wine, this really showcases the terroir with a long, fresh and concentrated finish.
