Description

Rating: 93 pts Descorchados
Recognition: Chosen as Best Blend of Argentina at the Wine Makers competition

Château Brandsen Blend 2023 is the ultimate expression of elegance and structure from the historic Altieri Family Winery, inspired by the former residence known by locals as the “Château on Brandsen Street.” This blend comes from selected vineyards in Perdriel and Agrelo, two classic areas of Luján de Cuyo, where a dry continental climate and silt and sandy soils allow for precise and balanced ripening of each variety.

The blend brings together Malbec, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon, each fermented separately to preserve its identity, then assembled to achieve complexity, depth, and harmony.

"It shows an elegant and expressive profile, with aromas of ripe red fruits, fresh herbs, and subtle notes of spices and chocolate. On the palate it is broad and structured, with firm, juicy tannins, great balance, and a long, silky, and persistent finish."

A classic and refined blend, nationally recognized as one of the finest examples of its category.

Technical Sheet

• Winery: Altieri Family Winery

• Line: Château Brandsen

• Recognitions: Best Blend of Argentina – Wine Makers Competition; 93 pts Descorchados

• Type: Red

• Vintage: 2023

• Varietal: Blend

• Composition: 50% Malbec; 25% Syrah; 25% Cabernet Sauvignon

• Vineyard: Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo – 950 m a.s.l.; Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo – 960 m a.s.l.

• Climate and Soils: Dry continental climate with high sun exposure; silt and sandy soils

• Harvest: Manual, in 15 kg boxes

• Winemaking Process: Bunch and berry selection; separate fermentation of each component; pre-fermentative maceration at 8°C for 7 days; alcoholic fermentation between 24°C and 26°C with selected yeasts; post-fermentative maceration on lees for 6 days; malolactic fermentation with native bacteria; final blending in tank, stabilization, filtration, and bottling

• Aging: 12 months in 100% French oak barrels (medium toast); 12 months bottle aging

• Alcohol Content: 14.2%

• Total Acidity: 5.55 g/L

• Residual Sugar: 1.5 g/L

• Region: Luján de Cuyo – Mendoza

• Serving Temperature: 16 to 17°C

• Country: Argentina

• Food Pairing: Game meats, lamb, smoked meats, and dishes with sweet-and-sour sauces