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THE TRUE EXPRESSION OF ARGENTINE TERROIR

THE TRUE EXPRESSION OF ARGENTINE TERROIR. INTERNATIONAL VINEYARDS REGIONS. ARGENTINA WINE REGIONS. MENDOZA. 80% of National Production. ARGENTINA. ARGENTINA WINE REGIONS. North Alt. 2,300 f./700 m. MENDOZA CITY. Luján | Oeste Alt. 3,200 f./970 m. East Alt. 2,300 f./700 m.

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THE TRUE EXPRESSION OF ARGENTINE TERROIR

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  1. THETRUE EXPRESSION OFARGENTINE TERROIR

  2. INTERNATIONAL VINEYARDS REGIONS

  3. ARGENTINA WINE REGIONS MENDOZA 80% of National Production ARGENTINA

  4. ARGENTINA WINE REGIONS North Alt. 2,300 f./700 m. MENDOZA CITY Luján | Oeste Alt. 3,200 f./970 m. East Alt. 2,300 f./700 m. Sur Río Mendoza Alt. 3,300 f./1,000 m. Luján Maipú Alt. 2,950 f./900 m. Valle de Uco Oeste Alt. 3,600 – 4,900 f./900-1500 m. Maipú, East Alt. 2,500 f./760 m. Valle de Uco Centro Alt. 3,300 f/1,000 m. San Carlos Alt. 3,300-3,600 f/ 1000-1,100 m. San Rafael Alt. 2,300 f/ 700 m.

  5. ARGENTINA UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

  6. WINE CULTURE ARGENTINA more than 400 years producing wines. WORLD WINE ANNUAL PRODUCTION* WORLD WINE ANNUAL CONSUMPTION* 1. FRANCE 52.127.000 HL 1. FRANCE 33.003.000 HL 2. ITALY 27.332.000 HL 2. ITALY 52.036.000 HL 3. U.S.A. 25.900.000 HL 3. SPAIN 38.137.000 HL 4. GERMANY 24.308.000 HL 5. SPAIN 13.514.000 HL 4. U.S.A 19.440.000 HL 6. CHINA 13.279.000 HL 5. ARGENTINA 15.396.000 HL 7. ARGENTINA 11.103.000 HL 6. AUSTRALIA 14.263.000 HL 8. U.K. 10.729.000 HL QUANTITY TO QUALITY 1990 2009 *Fuente: OIV – Situación del Sector Vitivinícola mundial en 2006 15 tons/ha 90 Litres per person 10 tons/ha 35 Litres per person

  7. MALBEC: ARGENTINA’S FLAGSHIP VARIETAL MALBEC • Grape originates from France • A significant amount of this variety was planted in Bordeaux around 1850 • Introduced into Argentina around 1860 by French winemaker Michel Pouget • Malbec found new home, in own-rooted form, surviving on native roots due to traditional furrow irrigation method in Argentina • Today Argentina is considered the biggest producer of Malbec in the world Robert Parker Jr. projects Argentine Malbec as the decade's next varietal success story Top 12 Prediction, food & wine magazine, October 2004

  8. SUCCES STORY 1990 1999 2005 Important investments took place in order to follow the main objective: the production of Super Premium wines with unique style Claro group started an ambitious seven years project of experimentation and development in Argentina to produce high quality wines First harvest. High quality grapes from our own vineyards. Super Premium wines with unique style 1997 2003/2004 Doña Paula was born: 784 ha/ 1937,3 acres In Valle de Uco and Luján de Cuyo were acquired. With a mix of 97% Exports- 3% Domestic market Doña Paula is recognized as the fastest growing exporter in Argentina

  9. CHARACTERISTICS STYLE PORTFOLIO DP SELECCIÓN DE BODEGA Muti dimensional wines, the HIGHEST expression. Varietals:Malbec, Chardonnay* Oak:18 months French and new(*10 months) Yield:2 plants/bottle Varietals:Viognier*, Cabernet Franc, Malbec -Tannat, Oak:14 months French and new.(*8 months) Yield:1 plant/bottle SERIES Site specific wines. Terroir expression. DP ESTATE Estate Grown The purest varietal expression in a complex environment. Varietals:Malbec, Cabernet S., Sauvignon Blanc*, Chardonnay*, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec-Syrah. Oak:10 months (*6 months) 100%French. Yield: 0,75 plant/bottle LOS CARDOS Fresh, clean and crispy fruit. Varietal character. Easy to drink, for every occasion. Varietals:Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Syrah Yield: 0,5 plant/bottle

  10. PRODUCT ROLES DP SELECCIÓN DE BODEGA ICON – CREDENTIAL The optimum varietal expression in Argentina (Malbec & Chardonnay) Produced in very limited quantities and only released in exceptional years. SERIES Non traditional Argentine varietals and blends. Credential of innovation for DP. DP ESTATE Growth driver. Great Value/$ relation. Key development and potential for growth. A&P investments focus. LOS CARDOS Price-quality gateway. Brand penetration. Quality entry level.

  11. Doña Paula Universe

  12. DIVERSIFIED TERROIR We have a compromise with our own innovative spirit Looking for Doña Paula´s style…. MENDOZA CITY North Finca El Alto (Ugarteche) Luján, West. The premium region of Luján de Cuyo 435 ha/1.077 acres Mendoza River south. UGARTECHE East Luján Maipú TUPUNGATO Finca Los Cerezos (Tupungato) Maipú, East At more than 3.608 feet above sea level, surrounded by the Andes mountain 53 ha/131 acres Valle de Uco, West. GUALTALLARY Central Valle de Uco Finca Alluvia (Gualtallary) ALTAMIRA San Carlos Newly discovered area. One of the trendiest “high quality” vineyards region in Argentina today 135 ha/334 acres 703ha/1.740 acres planted in the best growing areas. Finca Los Indios (Altamira) State of the art vineyard at more than 3.610 feet above sea level 80 ha/198 acres San Rafael

  13. EL ALTO VINEYARD | LUJÁN DE CUYO Ugarteche Soils in the Upper West Lujan de Cuyo are clay to clay-loam in the first layer of depth until 1, 2 m/ 5 feet. mixed with different sized gravels. Below this, up to 4 m/ 13, 1 feet, the composition is also based on sand and clay in alternating layers. This kind of soils profiles provide a Malbec that showcase savory aromas, garrigue, spice box, plums, figs, stony fruits and sweet, rounded and ample tannins.

  14. LOS CEREZOS VINEYARD | UCO VALLEY Tupungato Sandy loam to sandy soils up to 1, 80 m/ 6 f can. It was created in the alluvial process in a mix of alluvial rounded stones, gravel and sand. It has great drainage and very low fertility. Grapes born from these soils provide wines with floral nuances and fresh natural acidity.

  15. ALLUVIA VINEYARD | UCO VALLEY Gualtallary Eolic erosion has placed a thin 5 to 10 cm/ 0, 15 f of natural vegetation bed. Up to 2, 20 m/ 7, 22 feet deep, they have an impressive skeletal rocky structure composed by medium size alluvial stones painted by a slide of calcium carbonate (calcaire, caliche) forming one of the most mineral based soils in Argentina. These soils sleep on big creek bed with large alluvial stones. Malbec from these soils are impressively aromatic with fresh-acid blackberries and boysenberries, mineral-graphite notes, firm tannins and great longevity.

  16. LOS INDIOS VINEYARD| UCO VALLEY Altamira Sandy loam soils with calcaire layers up to 1, 30 m/ 4, 3 f, resting over colluviall stones. The soil in this vineyard is one of the poorest in terms of nutrients, organic matter is almost 0 and it has a great drainage. It allows the narrower vine spacing. Malbec in this vineyard presents violets aromas and a deep black violet color with purple reflexes, great acidity, very firm tannins and a superb ageing potential.

  17. ARGENTINA WINE REGIONS VARIETY CLON HECTARES ACRES Multiple Massal Selections 7 | 14 | 15 | 169 | 191 | 337 | 338 | 685 | Mount Eden | R5 | Other Massal Selections 548 | Mendoza | R8 | VCR10 | Wente 99 | 174 | 470 | 525 | 747 | 877 | Massal Selections 1 | 107 | 108 | 242 | 316 | 530 81 | 343 | 346 | 347 290 131 95 51 50 20 56 704 325 235 126 123 48 131 Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Syrah Sauvignon Blanc Merlot Pinot Noir Cabernet Franc Tannat Casavecchia Ancellota Riesling Marselán Viognier Petit Verdot Alicante Bouschet Grenache Marsanne Carmenere Montepulciano Agléanico Total Planted 2007: New Plantings 2008: Total by December 2008: 693 10 703 1705 25 1730

  18. VINEYARDS MANAGEMENT IN DETAIL • We're not fundamentalists. We just recognize our soils´ needs • We don't exhaust our vines • We believe in long term relations between our people and our vines

  19. SUSTAINABLE agriculture practices We let NATURE spoil us. We have been working under sustainable practices since Doña Paula´s birth. Our goal is to preserve our natural resources which are the soul of our wines. We work closely with nature to maintain a perfect balance using indigenous resources to combat potential problems such as disease or pests. • We keep the natural endemic plants and weeds • in our soils if they are not insidious. • To recover some low fertility patches in our vineyards, • we use organic mulching and manures instead of using fertilizers. • We do not expose our people to dangerous or risky products.

  20. WINERY • VAT CAPACITY AND TECHNOLOGY • A 7,5 million liter state-of-the-art winery, where our winemakers handcraft our international styled wines, divided in an innovative concrete Los Cardos cellar finished in 2007 and a 100% stainless steel tank Doña Paula cellar • More than 2,500 French oak barrels (Taransaud, Dargaud & Jaegle, François Frères) • Two pneumatic “Pera” presses, unique in South America with cold maceration jackets and conductivity measure devices

  21. WINEMAKING TEAM Edgardo del Pópolo-Vineyards Director Born into a family with European roots (Italian - French - Spanish - German heritage), he has always been near a grapevine, his uncles and aunts being his first teachers since he was a boy. Edgardo Del Pópolo is an Argentine wine industry veteran and probably the most respected and frequently consulted Argentine viticulturalist, where he has worked since 1992. He studied Oenology and Agronomy, specializing in viticulture, at the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina. He joined Doña Paula in 1998 as Head Viticulturalist and Operations Manager. His specialty is selecting the best suited sites for the different estates where Doña Paula produces its wines. Possessing a free spirit and a self-determined attitude, he has travelled the wine world visiting old and new world wine regions and the most important wine markets. David Bonomi-Winemaker David Bonomi was born and raised in Mendoza, Argentina in the slopes of the Andes Mountains. His passion for wine began when he was a child, as he spent most of his time at his father's vineyards, playing around the vines and absorbing the essence of the winemaking art world. His excitement grew with time and decided to study the career of Oenologist at the Don Bosco school of Viticultura and at Agustín Maza University. His experience includes works at prestigious companies such as: Gancia and Norton where he was in charge of the production and quality areas. David possesses a keen insight regarding Argentinean winemaking, vineyards, irrigation and elevation. He joined Doña Paula in 2004.

  22. SALES STRENGHTS 4 sales strengths for DOÑA PAULA DIVERSITY & INNOVATION SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES CONSISTENCY OWNERSHIP UNIQUE STYLE, QUALITY WINES

  23. DIVERSITY & INNOVATION Bush Vines Alluvia • Not only Argentine traditional varietals: DP has been able to offer Super Premium Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, etc. (International press recognition are our credentials) • Always exploring and investing in “new” high quality wine regions in Argentina. • Continuous innovations in vineyards management (conducting systems and tasks) Passo Corto Spring pruned Miller said of Viña Doña Paula: ”Doña Paula was founded in 1997 and the first vintage was 1999. Forty percent of their production goes to the USA market. During my visit to the winery, I was impressed by the spirit of experimentation and willingness to try new and different approaches”.

  24. CONSISTENCY International recognition for current vintages • 12 times +90 pts. for current vintages (Wine Spectator, Wine&Spirits, Wine Acces) • Twice recognized as “New World Value” (Wine Spectator) • Sauvignon Blanc Los Cardos and Estate: two of the most recognized Sauvignon Blanc from Argentina. • Doña Paula Estate Malbec 2009: Trophy “Best Argentine Malbec under USD20” Argentina Wine Awards. A FAITHFUL EXPRESSION OF THE BEST OF ARGENTINE WINES.

  25. OWNERSHIP Finca El Alto (Ugarteche) • Doña Paula Estate(*), Series, Selección de Bodega: Grapes come from own vineyards • Los Cardos: 87% of the grapes used come from own vineyards, the rest is sourced from 3rd producers located in Uco Valley • OWN RULES. OWN and UNIQUE STYLE. • 703ha/1.740 acres planted in the best growing areas The Premium region of Luján de Cuyo 435 ha/1.077 acres Finca Los Cerezos (Tupungato) At more than 3.608 feet above sea level, surrounded by the Andes mountain 53 ha/131 acres Finca Alluvia (Gualtallary) Newly discovered area. One of the trendiest “high quality” vineyards region in Argentina today 135 ha/334 acres Finca Los Indios (Altamira) State of the art vineyard at more than 3.610 feet above sea level 80 ha/198 acres

  26. SUSTAINABLE agriculture practices We let NATURE spoil us We have been working under sustainable practices since Doña Paula´s birth Our goal is to preserve our natural resources which are the soul of our wines. We work closely with nature to maintain a perfect balance using indigenous resources to combat potential problems such as disease or pests • We keep the natural endemic plants and weeds • in our soils if they are not insidious • To recover some low fertility patches in our vineyards, • we use organic mulching and manures instead of using fertilizers • We do not expose our people to dangerous or risky products

  27. Doña Paula New Image

  28. SELECCIÓN DE BODEGA

  29. SELECCIÓN DE BODEGA

  30. SERIES

  31. SERIES

  32. ESTATE

  33. ESTATE

  34. LOS CARDOS

  35. LOS CARDOS

  36. PAULA

  37. PAULA

  38. BEFORE 2009 2009

  39. PACKAGING • SDB • Upscale • SERIES • Premium Freshness • ESTATE • Modern Elegance • ESTATE • Fresh visibility. • Focus: pallet program/floor display

  40. Tasting Notes

  41. SELECCIÓN DE BODEGA MALBEC WINEMAKER`S TASTING NOTES Intense deep violet colour; clean aromas of black, acid, forest berries and pencil lead, with graphite, black cherry, mocha and spices notes. Up to now, it is probably the “best” and one of the most structured versions of our icon Malbec, keeping intact its elegance, finesse and multilayered expression. DESCRIPTIÓN Region: Blend of the best grapes from Ugarteche & Uco Valley Grapes: 100% Malbec VINEYARDS This wine is an evolution of our Single Vineyard Malbec that comes 100% from our 40-year-old vines in Ugarteche, and a blend of some of the best Malbec blocks we have found while walking across the Uco Valley region. The old vineyards have not been managed to obtain lower yields, so the crop level is naturally and wisely balanced by the vine itself. Multivineyard blend of best blocks from Finca El Alto Ugarteche (Calix block 0.80 t/acre) together with some old high density vineyards located in El Cepillo (6 acres - 50 years old - 2 t/acre), Altamira (7.50 acres - 60 years old - 2 t/acre), and Los Árboles (9 acres -10 years old - 2.80 to 4 t/acre). Harvest took place later than in previous vintages, thus leading to an extra dimension in terms of richness and concentration. At Doña Paula, our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agriculture practices. VINIFICATION Cold maceration took place before alcoholic fermentation in the Doña Paula style, seeking to preserve primary fruit aromas. Wild fermentation took place by using native yeasts at low temperatures; then the wine was aged in 100% new French Taransaud barriques for 24 months. This wine is unfined and unfiltered.

  42. SELECCIÓN DE BODEGA CHARDONNAY WINEMAKER`S TASTING NOTES This greenish-golden yellow Chardonnay offers a delicate, complex sensation in the nose, with tremendous aromatic concentration. The mineral flavors on the palate combine with notes of tropical fruits and spices in a big-bodied, well-balanced wine. Its exceptional elegance and deep intensity extend long onto the persistent finish. DESCRIPTIÓN Region: Ugarteche, Luján de Cuyo Grapes: 100% Chardonnay VINEYARDS The soils are alluvial in origin, with moderately deep typical torrifluvent characteristics, a clayey-loamy texture, some sectors with smooth round stones of different magnitudes, and basic pH. Cover crops are used in all of the vineyards. In 1971, 11.50 hectares in Ugarteche were planted with mass selection genetic material that was grafted onto a local clone R8 rootstock. The vineyards are vertically trellised at 2.70 x 2.00 m and surface irrigated. VINIFICATION The grapes are destemmed and crushed in a reductive environment using sulfur dioxide and carbonic gas to protect them from oxidation. The must is immediately chilled after crushing to conserve its aromas and flavors. A pneumatic press is used at low pressure to gently extract the juice with minimal polyphenols. The juice is clarified by means of static decantation at 10ºC (50ºF) and then stored in French oak barrels for alcoholic fermentation and aging on its lees for 12 months.

  43. SERIES CABERNET FRANC WINEMAKER`S TASTING NOTES Our Doña Paula Series Alluvia Cabernet Franc 2008 displays clean and intense aromas of white pepper, cinnamon, clove and spices, combined with blackberries, blackcurrant and subtle mint notes. In the mouth, it is rich and concentrated. Its round and sweet tannins provide a velvety structure and long finish. DESCRIPTIÓN Region: Finca Alluvia, Gualtallary Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc VINEYARDS Initially, we planted this Cabernet Franc in the clay soils of Ugarteche believing that, under this area’s climatic characteristics, this variety would find the most suitable conditions for its full expression. On the contrary, the grapevines went crazy, producing extremely large crops without presence of typical characters. When we started exploring the cooler Gualtallary region, we discovered an old block of naturally low-yield Cabernet Franc and we were amazed by its expression and concentration. This French clonal selection was planted in rocky-based sandy soils, using vertical shoot positioned trellising. It had just one bunch per shoot (many of the shoots had no bunches at all), providing perfect balance for a fully mature, spicy Cabernet Franc. At Doña Paula, our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agriculture practices. VINIFICATION This is a minuscule production of traditionally steel-fermented juice, using a gentle pumping over to extract the best from the skins. Aged in new French oak barrels for 12 months, this wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.

  44. SERIES SYRAH | VIOGNIER WINEMAKER`S TASTING NOTES The Viognier provides exotic floral and apricot touches to the Syrah spiciness, enhancing its typical white pepper aromas. Our Doña Paula Series Olives Road Syrah-Viognier 2006 is medium bodied and presents firm and voluptuous tannins. DESCRIPTIÓN Region: Ugarteche, Vista Flores Grapes: 97% Syrah 3% Viognier VINEYARDS Green harvested in veraison, the low-yield “Olives Road” Syrah from Finca El Alto and the fully ripe Viognier from Vista Flores, in the Uco Valley, meet in this lovely blend of grapes. The Syrah was planted in a rootstock of our own 10 years ago. It is a local mass selection of a century-old Syrah from San Juan, trained in a strictly observed vertical shoot positioned trellis system to have uniformity and a consistent ripeness. It is picked when it reaches 26º Brix and more than 30% of its berries are shrivelled. The Viognier is planted in the sandy and rocky Vista Flores (Upper Uco Valley) soils, where it delivers the best expression that this grape has so far displayed in Argentina. At Doña Paula, our vineyards and wines have always been managed using sustainable agriculture practices. VINIFICATION Viognier skins (3% of the total blend of grapes by weight) are submerged in the cool Syrah cap. After performing a délestage, portions of the fermenting juice are added to the cap. An every-day gentle and soft pumping over is done to moisten the cap in order to avoid excessive phenolic extraction. The blend is aged in second-use French barrels for 12 months.

  45. SERIES MALBEC | TANNAT WINEMAKER`S TASTING NOTES Doña Paula Series Salix Vineyard Malbec-Tannat 2007 showcases a ver y deep red-black color, with complex aromas of dark f ruit s , spices , cigar box and chocolate. In the mouth, it is concentrated and voluminous , with f irm tannins that contribute to a ver y long f inish. DESCRIPTION Region: Finca El Alto, Ugarteche, Luján de Cuyo. Grapes: 70%Tannat 30% Malbec VINEYARDS This blend is a combination of Malbec grapes coming f rom the oldest planted block in our proper ty and fully ripe Tannat coming f rom our Salix Vineyard block. These are both located in Finca El Alto, in Upper Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza . Since Tannat high vigor produces ver y high crop levels , we limit yields to 4 t/acre to achieve higher concentration. In order to do this in a natural way, during the winter we ir rigate Tannat more than usual, compared to other varieties , and we reduce ir rigation in spring/summer to about 20% of the total ir rigation. At Doña Paula , our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agriculture practices . VINIFICATION Cold soak is car ried out for 10 days in stainless steel tanks . The total maceration time lasts 45 days , including cold soak. 100% of the wine was aged in new French Bordeaux bar rels for 20 months .

  46. SERIES VIOGNIER WINEMAKER`S TASTING NOTES Intense and complex aromas of apricots, orange peel and floral notes, in which the new oak never dominates. Balanced and pleasant sucrose feeling in the mouth due to its bright acidity and residual sugar. DESCRIPTIÓN Region: Tupungato Grapes: Viognier 100% VINEYARDS Adult vineyards planted in the sandy-rocky Vista Flores soils at an elevation of 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), under cool conditions that ensure the grapes ripen at a slow pace. This viognier is picked at the moment when it has an important amount of shrivelled berries, giving no possibilities to extract green character nor evident and aggressive phenolic content from their skins. The vineyard is managed to have diffuse sunlight over the canopy and bunch zone. At Doña Paula, our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agriculture practices. VINIFICATION Destemmed and unpressed skins are used to co-ferment the Olives Road Syrah-Viognier. Free-run juice is refrigerated (at 0-4°C), decanted in small steel tanks, and fermented at low temperatures. The wine is stored in 100% new French oak barriques and spends 8 months there.

  47. ESTATE CHARDONNAY WINEMAKER`S TASTING NOTES Our Doña Paula Estate Chardonnay 2009 has an eye-catching golden yellow color. Its mineral character combines with tropical fruits , pear and citrus notes to make it a complex and fresh wine. In the mouth, it is ample and generous , with a clean, long-lasting finish. DESCRIPTIÓN Region: Finca El Alto, Ugarteche, Luján de Cuyo Grapes: 100% Chardonnay VINEYARDS This wine comes from old Chardonnay vines planted in 1971 and grafted in 1984. These are our most valuable assets since they present the optimal possible integration between a low-yielding R8 Chardonnay and the Mendoza clone (widely planted in the majority of the wine-growing regions of the world), well known for its small “hen and chicken” clusters that provide incredible honey aromas and concentration of f lavors . At Doña Paula , our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agriculture practices . VINIFICATION The grapes are pressed in a state-of-the-art pneumatic Pera press. According to the phenolic content of the skins and the ripeness level, some bunches are pressed with stems while others are separated from them. From the beginning of the process, we add SO2 and CO2 in order to avoid oxidation. The must is cooled and yeasted in stainless steel tanks. Afterwards, 70% of the must (with 18° Brix) is stored in French (70%) and American (30%) new oak barriques at 18º brix, where it alcoholic fermentation takes place. Malolactic fermentation is controlled, happening in only 10% of the wine. Ageing is carried out during 6 months in the same barriques, where bâtonnage is done in the first 4 months.

  48. ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON WINEMAKER`S TASTING NOTES This wine is one of our best examples of well integrated oak, in which fruit expression, elegance and richness are the main attributes. With a red violet color, our Doña Paula Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 present black fruits, blackcurrant and bell pepper aromas, combined with spices and graphite notes in different layers. It is medium-bodied, with fresh acidity and a pleasant finish. DESCRIPTIÓN Region: Finca El Alto, Ugarteche, Luján de Cuyo Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon VINEYARDS Finca El Alto soils and climate allow our French clones of Cabernet Sauvignon to reach perfect phenolic ripeness. The unmistakable typical character of this wine comes from the blend of clones from different blocks (#1, #8 and #12). The vines have low yield levels (7 to 8 t/ha [around 2.80 to 3.25 t/acre]) and are conducted using a vertical shoot positioned trellis system. At Doña Paula, our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agriculture practices. VINIFICATION This is probably the only variety in which the wine-making philosophy is traditional. Once stems are removed, crushed grapes are pumped to small steel tanks where fermentation will take place. After a short cool maceration, this wine is fermented with daily pumping over to extract color, fruit aromas and ripe tannins. It is aged in French barrels (33% new) for a period of 10 to 12 months.

  49. ESTATE MALBEC WINEMAKER`S TASTING NOTES Intense violet color; plums, black cherries, licorice and dried herbs aromas in the nose. Sweet, round and ample in the mouth, with a lingering finish. DESCRIPTIÓN Region: Finca El Alto, Ugarteche, Luján de Cuyo Grapes: 100% Malbec VINEYARDS The grapes for this wine are sourced from 2 of our best vineyards. The first parcel has 197 hectares (almost 487 acres) and is located at Finca El Alto, in Ugarteche (Luján de CuyoSoils Upper West Luján de Cuyo are clayey to clayey-loamy in the first layer of depth up to 1.20 meters (almost 4 feet) mixed with different sized gravels. The second plot has 135 hectares (almost 334 acres) and is located at Finca Alluvia, in Gualtallary (Uco Valley). Here, wind erosion has placed a thin (5 to 10 cm [around 0.16 to 0.33 ft]) natural vegetation bed. Up to 2.20 meters (7.22 feet) deep, the soil has an impressive skeletal, rocky structure composed of medium size alluvial stones coated with calcium carbonate (calcaire, caliche) that forms one of the most mineral-based soils in Argentina. Finca El Alto provides violets and deep red fruits aromas, as well as a velvety finish to this magnificent wine, while the structure and perfect acidity are provided by the grapes that come from Finca Alluvia, which is located at more than 1,350 meters (4,428 feet) above sea level and very close to the Andes Mountains, in a location that presents an incredible temperature fluctuation between day and night during the summertime. VINIFICATION Careful and gentle desteming with partial crushing of the berries, which is done with the purpose of providing fresh berry aromas. Cool pre-fermentation maceration for 2 weeks to extract primary aromas, flavors and intense color. The first part of the fermentation is done with wild yeast cultures and is finished by inoculating selected yeast. After being fermented at 25ºC to keep its freshness, the wine is stored in new, second and third-use French barrels (33% of each) where the wine is aged during 8 months before being bottled.

  50. ESTATE MERLOT WINEMAKER`S TASTING NOTES Our Doña Paula Estate Merlot 2008 presents a ruby red color with dark hues. On the nose, it displays expressive aromas of mint, herb spices and black fruits. On the palate, it is sweet, ample and smooth, with a velvety structure. It is medium-bodied and has a pleasant, lingering finish. DESCRIPTIÓN Region: Tupungato, Valle de Uco Grapes: Merlot 100% VINEYARDS We are convinced that in order to make high quality Merlot in Argentina, clonal material is key. This means that there is no doubt that the final expression of this wine comes from the best combination of soils, cool climate and clones. A careful selection of different clones has been made to maximize the potential of the variety and improve the complexity of the wine. The genetic material comes from the clones 181, R12, R3, 343, 346, 347 and 314, all of them grafted in 1103 P and 3309 rootstocks. In our Uco Valley sandy soils, Merlot finds the ideal place to grow in Mendoza. We work our vineyards with intensive canopy management, strictly observed vertical shoot positioning and green harvest in order to reduce the crop to 5 tons per acre. Uco Valley Merlot expresses a natural mixture of spicy, mint-peppery and fruity characters. At Doña Paula, our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agriculture practices. VINIFICATION All the stems of the grapes are removed. Afterwards, we perform a partial crushing of the berries with the aim of producing limited carbonic maceration. Must is cooled immediately after crushing in order to maintain flavors and aromas by reducing the level of SO2 needed. We use cool pre-fermentative maceration for 72 hours to extract primary flavors and color. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with cooling jackets during 8 days at 22°C, with peaks of 28°C. The total maceration period lasts 18 days.

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