{"title":"Manos Negras","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2024-manos-negras-chardonnay","title":"2024 Manos Negras Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlejandro Sejanovich is arguably Argentina’s most knowledgeable viticulturist. He worked as vineyard director for Bodega Catena Zapata for 16 years, he pioneered high-altitude vineyard planting and conducted ground-breaking research into Mendoza’s Malbec clones. Sourced from the high altitude Los Arboles district of the Uco Valley, located at 1200 meters asl. Situated in the Tunuyan county, Los Arboles is right in the middle of the Uco Valley, nestled in the Andean foothills. The “El Presidente” vineyard was planted in 1998 and boasts a mountain vineyard soil profile of shallow, light sand with about 15% surface stones. The sub soil is made up of round rocks with a high content of calcium carbonate – imparting stony minerality to the fruit. The area cool yet sunny days, and cold mountain nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle whole cluster pressing followed by cold decantation at 6° C. Natural yeast fermentation, with gentle lees mixing, and maximum temperature. of 20° C. The total fermentation time was 11 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note: This chardonnay has bright white stone fruit flavours with a touch of tropicality yet natural acidity for a crisp, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Seafoods, as well as grilled chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manos Negras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42720546783306,"sku":"A212501241","price":12.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_3784.png?v=1763477682"},{"product_id":"2023-manos-negras-malbec","title":"2023 Manos Negras Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlejandro Sejanovich is arguably Argentina’s most knowledgeable viticulturist.He pioneered high-altitude vineyard planting and conducted ground-breaking research into Mendoza’s Malbec clones. With Manos Negras, Alejandro combines his love of minerality and altitude with a magical touch in the winery to produce some of the region’s most terroir-driven wines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalbec is the undisputed signature grape from Argentina. The high altitude desert oasis of Mendoza has provided the ideal conditions for this once minor French blending grape to unfurl its strengths unlike anywhere else in the world. Fermented at temperatures below 24º C for 12 days, with a 28 day maceration, before ageing in French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eTasting Note: A deep blackish colour and dark fruit flavours while the cool mountain nights produce violet aromas and a soft, supple texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFood match: Leaner red meats, and even lighter cuts like dark meat turkey or roast pork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manos Negras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42720550617162,"sku":"A212508231","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BOTTLE_3788.png?v=1763480272"}],"url":"https:\/\/thevineking.com\/collections\/manos-negras\/bin-end.oembed","provider":"The Vineking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}