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Portfolio Wine 2019

Cafayate, Salta, Argentina

Dear Wine Lover, It has been a very exciting year for our company, as discerning wine buyers from around the world increasingly discover the special qualities of wines grown at elevation, with our wine now available in China, the United Kingdom, the United States, Peru and, of course, in all the major markets here in Argentina. For our 2019 portfolio, we are pleased to continue our explorations of alternative wine making methods, and different varieties, including this year Criolla, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat, Cabernet Franc and, of course, Malbec. For white wine lovers, we once again offer our proprietary ToVio blend, a refreshing blend of Torrontes with 25% Viognier. Complete Tasting Notes on all our currently available wines follow, as well as how to contact for more information. If you wish to place an order, remember, we are a specialist producer with limited vintages so please contact us at your earliest convenience. Saludos!

Agustín Lanús

Welcome to Agustin Lanus WinesHigh and Extreme Altitude Wines

Argentine winemaker Agustin Lanus is an Agricultural Engineer, Sommelier and Master of Science in Viticulture and Oenology from the highly respected Vinifera EuroMaster program, completing his studies in Montpellier and Bordeaux, France and in Asti, Italy. Before and after completing his master’s degree in Europe’s most prestigious winemaking program Agustin worked in wineries around the world, including Ceretto, Alba, Italy; Chateau Beychevelle, Bordeaux, France; Rutini, Tupungato, Argentina; Bodega Burdigala, Toro, Spain; Lurton, Douro, Portugal; KWV, Paarl, South Africa. In 2006 Agustin traveled to the upper Calchaqui Valley Argentina for the first time with the specific goal of learning more about the unique micro-terroirs found at extreme altitudes. Since then he has produced wine, as well as helped develop and manage vineyards, in all the three of the provinces which touch the Valley: Salta, Tucuman and Santa Maria. Today Agustin lives with his family in the fast growing wine producing town of Cafayate, Salta Province, headquarters of Agustin Lanus Wines and Bad Brothers Wine Experience, our popular wine bar and restaurant.

About Agustin Lanús

Our Wines

SUNALÍcono

Malbec 2015

SUNALSalvaje

Malbec 2018

SUNALIlógico

Malbec 2017

SUNALIlógico

Criolla 2018

BAD BROTHERS

Facón Selection

Cabernet -Sauvignon 2017

Tannat 2017

Malbec 2017

Cabernet Franc 2017

Our Wines

SUMAKKAWSAY

Malbec 2016

AGUAYO

Malbec 2013

BAD BROTHERS

MaTaCa

Malbec -Tannat -Cabernet

2017

BAD BROTHERS

Malbec de Altura

Malbec 2018

BAD BROTHERS

ToVio

Torrontés - Viognier 2018

SUNAL ÍCONO Extreme Altitude Malbec

SUNAL ICONO Extreme Altitude Malbec Wine is a robust yet elegant wine made from grapes grown in four micro-terroirs in Argentina’s Upper Calchaqui Valley. This is a very small vintage you won’t want to miss. Grape Variety: 100% Malbec

Number of bottles: Extremely limited, 5,000 bottles.

Vineyards: For SUNAL ICONO wine-maker Agustin Lanus worked with grapes sourced from four small extreme altitude vineyards, located in three provinces that make up the Calchaqui Valley, Argentina: Salta, Tucuman and Catamarca provinces. The vineyards are located between 2,200 meters and 2,700 meters, making them among the highest in the world.

Elaboration: The grapes are hand-harvested and the wine made using 100% native yeast, cold pre-fermentation for 5 days, soft maceration of 30 days in total, natural malolactic fermentation.

Aging: The wine is aged for 24 months in a mix of French oak, 50% new and 50% neutral used barrels. After bottled unfined and unfiltered have been ages for 15 months.

Tasting Notes: The ultra-premium SUNAL Malbec wine is made from grapes grown at the very limits of where grapes can be grown. The length of time required for grapes to mature at such extreme altitudes results in thick skins and very low yields, allowing the winemaker to produce an incredibly complex and full-bodied wine. The color is a rich purple, with the nose dominated by balsamic notes and black fruits with floral scents and a long finish.

Winemaker: Agustin Lanus

Dom: Calchaqui Valley, Argentina

Alc: 14.9% by Vol

CONTACT

[email protected]

+54 9 3868 426039

www.agustinlanuswines.com

SUNAL SALVAJESingle Vineyard Malbec 2400 m.a.s.l

SUNAL SALVAJE is an expression of an extreme altitude vineyard in its purest and wildest state. Located at 2400 masl in the Calchaquí Valley, Salta Province, Argentina, the vineyard selected for inclusion in our 2018 Salvaje release is one of the highest in the world.

Dominating the rusticity and intensity of grapes grown at extreme altitudes in order to create an elegant and refined wine presented a beautiful challenge for the winemaker, Agustin Lanus. This is a wine that demands to be shared with friends and family over a hearty meal, and to celebrate great moments.

Grape Variety: 100% Malbec, 2018 vintage


Vineyard: Single vineyard located at 2,400 masl in Angastaco, Salta Province. The vineyard has sandy-clay soils, permeable, drip irrigation with a yield of just 2,500 kg per ha.

Elaboration: This wine was bottled in the same year the grapes were harvested and is uninfluenced by wood, using spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and nothing but the bare minimum of metabisulphite.

Aging: One year in concrete eggs with no oak.

Tasting Notes: Sunal SALVAJE 2400 m.a.sl. wine draws attention with a deep black color that darkens the glass. In the mouth, cranberry and raspberry is prominent, as well as beets and fig jam. The palate has a large volume with juicy and silky tannins. Pure fruit and expression of terroir, without wood.



Alc: 14.5% by volume

CONTACT

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+54 9 3868 426039


SUNAL ILÓGICO 2017From the third highest vineyard in the world

Sunal Ilógico 2017 is a true expressioin of a 100% extreme altitude Malbec effering a rich combination from three microterruños from Alto Valle Calchaqui, Salta province, Argentina.

CONTACT

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+54 9 3868 426039


Grape Variety: 100% Malbec

Number of bottles: Limited production, 18,000 bottles

Vineyard: Three vineyards located in 2400 masl.

- Angastaco, Salta: 2,400 masl. - Amaicha del Valle, Tucumán: 2,200 masl. - Hualfín, Catamarca: 2,100 masl.

Elaboration: Manually harvested, transported in boxes of 16 kg at night from the Alto Valle to Cafayate, double selection table. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeast in concrete tanks, 25 days of maceration, natural malolactic fermentation.

Aging: 50% neutral barrel - 50% concrete egg for 15 months.

Tasting Notes: Very intense dark violet color, aromas of black olives, rose hips, thyme, black fruits and delicate finish of cesar and oak. The tannins are muscular but very well integrated with a nice natural acidity that gives freshness and elegance.



Alc: 14.9% by Vol

CONTACT

[email protected]

+54 9 3868 426039


SUNAL ILÓGICO CriollaA lighter extreme altitude red made from the original Argentinean grape

Our tribute to the Criolla Chica grapes, grown on small family plots at extreme altitudes. The Criolla Chica was first brought to Argentina by the Spanish Conquistadors over 300 years ago, making it the original Argentinean grape.

Grape Variety: 100% Criolla Chica, 2018 vintage


Vineyard: Very small vineyards which for hundreds of years have been managed by the same families in the Cuchi Pampa settlement, located at the extreme altitudes of more than 2,700 meters above sea level in Luracatao, Salta Province.

Elaboration: Elaborated in the old style, with a maceration of three weeks, and fermented in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts. It is made without oak influence, and without any additive outside a minimum of metabisulfite.

Aging: Matured for ten months in cement tanks.

Tasting Notes: A lighter red, very aromatic, with shades of red fruit such as strawberries, as well as dates, dried roses, and a hint of spice. A rustic but unique and very high quality wine, which must be savored to be understood.



Alc: 14.5% by volume

BAD BROTHERS Facón Selection Cabernet Sauvignon High Altitude Terroir, 2017 Vintage

A limited edition wine made from our annual selection of the best varietals available in the idyllic Calchaqui Valley, located high in the Argentinean Andes

Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyards: From vineyards located at 1,700 meters above sea level in Cafayate, Salta Province, Argentina.

Number of Bottles: 4,000

Elaboration: Grapes hand-harvested, fully destemmed, and fermented in stainless steel with selected yeast. The must was cold soaked for 5 days at 10°C and then soft extracted by delestage (rack and return) technique, with a total extended maceration of 25 days.

Aging: Aged 15 month in French barrels, 50% new and 50% used, then 10 months of bottle aging.

Tasting notes: The premium Facon Selection Cabernet from Bad Brothers offers a true expression of the quality of the Cabernet Sauvignon in the Calchaqui Valley. Fully ripe with no taint of pyrazines, excellent acidity, juicy tannins and full body. The wine is a deep red, with very intense flavors and aromas of caramel, berries and honey.


Dom: Cafayate, Argentina

Alc: 14.5% by Vol.

CONTACT

[email protected]

+54 9 3868 426039


BAD BROTHERS Facón Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

BAD BROTHERS Facón Selection TannatHigh Altitude Terroir, 2017 Vintage


Grape Variety: 100% Tannat

Vineyards: Single high altitude vineyard located at 2,200 meters above sea level in Santa Maria, Catamarca Province, Argentina. Loamy soil.

Number of Bottles: Very limited 2,800 bottles

Elaboration: Manual harvest, double grape selection, 5 days of cold pre fermentation at less than 10ºC, 30 days of total maceration, fermented in 5,000 liter stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts and then natural malolactic fermentation.


Tasting notes: Graphite. Intense. Rosemary, dates, dried plums. Great volume in mouth. Good acidity and excellent balance with wood. Very long finish.


Dom: Santa Maria, Catamarca, Argentina

Alc: 14,5% by Vol.

CONTACT

[email protected]

+54 9 3868 426039


BAD BROTHERS Facón Selection MalbecHigh Altitude Terroirs, 2017 Vintage



Vineyards: Old vines parral located at 1,750 meters in Tolombón and Cafayate with ditch irrigation fed by water from the mountains.

Number of Bottles: Limited production, 2,400 bottles.

Elaboration: Hand-picked in 20 kg cases, double selection sorting table, fermented in stainless steel tanks, 25 days of maceration, then natural malolactic fermentation.

Aging: Aged in 50% new French oak barrels and 50% used for 18 months.

Tasting notes: Dark violet colour, blackberry, plum, and black cherry, some milk chocolate, black pepper, and a sweet tobacco finish.


Dom: Calchaquí Valley, Argentina

Alc: 14,5% by Vol.

CONTACT

[email protected]

+54 9 3868 426039


BAD BROTHERS Facón Selection Malbec

BAD BROTHERS Facón Selection Cabernet FrancHigh Altitude Terroir, 2017 Vintage


Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc

Vineyards: Single high altitude vineyard located at 1,700 meters above sea level in Cafayate, Salta Province, Argentina. Aluvial, sandy loam soil.

Number of Bottles: Very limited 3,300 bottles

Elaboration: Manual harvest, double grape selection, 5 days of cold pre fermentation at less than 10ºC, 25 days of total maceration, fermented in 5,000 liter stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts and then malolactic fermentation.


Tasting notes: Elegant with balanced tannins, a soft red color, peppery with red fruits, spicy aromas and well balance acidity.


Dom: Cafayate, Argentina

Alc: 14,5% by Vol.

CONTACT

[email protected]

+54 9 3868 426039


BAD BROTHERS MaTaCa (Malbec - Tannat - Cabernet)High Altitude Blend, vintage 2017

Three Great Varietals, One Great Blend: Malbec, Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon produced from vineyards in and around the town of the Cafayate, Argentina, 1,700 meters above sea level.

Grape Variety: 61% Malbec; 20% Tannat; 19% Cabernet.2017 vintage

Number of Bottles: 30,000 bottles

Elaboration: Grapes hand-harvested, fully destemmed and fermented in stainless steel with selected yeast. The must was cold soaked for 7 days at 10ºC. and then extracted with pump-overs and delestage (rack and return) techniques, with a total extended maceration of 30 days.

Aging: 70% aged 15 months in tank with French oak staves, 30% in used French oak barrels, then 10 months of bottle aging.

Tasting Notes: One of the Bad Brothers most popular wines, MaTaCa is a full-bodied but easy drinking wine that successfully blends together the fruitiness and smoothness of Malbec, the volume and structure of Tannat and the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon.



Alc: 14,5% by Vol.

CONTACT

[email protected]

+54 9 3868 426039


BAD BROTHERS High Altitude Malbec Vintage 2018

A classic Argentinean Malbec sourced from high altitude vineyards carefully selected by winemaker Agustin Lanus in the Calchaqui Valley, Salta Province, Argentina. The vineyards for Bad Brothers Malbec are located at over 1,700 meters above sea level, giving the wine a rich, vibrant flavor profile that lovers of Malbec will appreciate.

Grape Variety: 100% Malbec, 2017 vintage

Number of bottles: Small production, 7,000 bottles.

Vineyards: Single vineyard, located in the up and coming wine region surrounding the idyllic Andean town of Cafayate, Argentina. Alluvial, rocky-sandy soil. Elaboration: Grapes are hand-harvested, fully destemmed and fermented in stainless steel with selected yeasts. The must has a cold pre-fermentation of 7 days at 10 degrees centigrade and then extracted with pump-overs and delestage (rack and return) techniques, with a total extended maceration of 25 days.

Aging: 70% aged in tank with French oak staves, 30% in used French oak barrels, then 10 months of bottle aging.

Tasting Notes: Deep violet color, aroma of red fruits, violet, rose mosqueta, fig jam, very full body wine with nice acidity and round tannins.


Dom: Cafayate, Salta Province, Argentina

Alc.: 14,5% by Vol.

CONTACT

[email protected]

+54 9 3868 426039


BAD BROTHERS ToVioTorrontes-Viognier Blend, 2018 Vintage

ToVio is a unique blend of Calchaqui Valley’s signature white wine, Torrontés and Viognier, resulting in excellent balance of acidity and freshness.

Grape Variety: 75% Torrontes, 25% Viognier

Number of Bottles: 10,000 bottles

Vineyards: Produced from vineyards at 1,700 meters near the town of Cafayate, in the up and coming wine region of Calchaqui Valley.

Elaboration: Maceration in press with dry ice for 4 hours. Long, cool fermentation--25 days at 14C. No malolactic fermentation for either varietal, and aged without oak.

Tasting notes: Torrontés is famous throughout Argentina for its floral fruit, while Viognier, harvested early, brings aromas of apricot, pear and violets, making a very complex, fresh and unique wine.Bad Brothers ToVio offers an excellent balance of acidity and freshness with floral overtones typical of high altitude vineyards, while also delivering a wine with a rich, expansive palate replete with flavors of stone fruit and oranges. The color is an intense yellow with hints of green-gold.



Alc: 13% by Vol.

CONTACT

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+54 9 3868 426039


AGUAYOA collaboration with leading Chilean winemaker Stefano Gandolini

A high altitude Malbec brings together Agustin Lanus’s deep knowledge of the micro-terroirs of Argentina’s Upper Calchaqui Valley with Stefano Gandolini’s award-winning style of winemaking

Grape Variety: 100% Malbec, 2013 vintage.


Vineyard: Single two hectare vineyard located at 2,100 masl in Hualfin, Catamarca Province, Argentina. Sandy-clay soils, very deep and loose soils, ditch irrigation from snow melt.

Elaboration: Manually harvested, transported in boxes of 16 kg at night to Cafayate, double selection table. Fermented in stainless steel tank with selected yeast, 7 days of pre-fermentation at 10°C, then inoculated with selected yeast. Malolactic fermentation made naturally in used barrels.

Aging: Two years in barrels, then one year in bottle.

Tasting Notes: Aguayo is an elegant example of a high altitude wine: complex and fresh from the natural acidity found in grapes grown at elevation. An old world style wine with a long finish in the mouth, Aguayo evokes a sense of dried cherries and black currants, with rose mosqueta floral notes and a soft mint finish.



Alc: 14,5% by Vol.

CONTACT

[email protected]

+54 9 3868 426039


SUMAK KAWSAYA unique Malbec made in collaboration with the Los Amaichas community of indigenous peoples


Number of Bottles: 5,000

Vineyards: Made from 40 small (¼ to 1 hectare) vineyards owned by members of the Los Amaichas indigneous community in Amaicha del Valle, a dramatic desert setting high in the Andes mountains, 2,200 meters above sea-level. The soils are alluvial with a large amount of sand and rocks. The poor soils, wide temperature variations and long maturation time due to the extreme altitude produce a very hardy Malbec grape.

Elaboration: A celebration of ancient terroir, SUMAK KAWSAY (“The Good Life” in the native dialect) is produced with minimal intervention and a deep respect for the earth mother. The vineyards are tended using ancient techniques and the harvest is done by hand, with the assistance of mules.

Aging: 50% of the wine is aged 15 months in tank and 50% in used French Oak barrels.

Tasting notes: An intensely aromatic wine with scents of cherry, dried fruits and graphite, with notes of honey and chocolate from long barrel aging. In keeping with the traditional methods of the winemaking, SUMAK KAWSAY Malbec is not filtered or clarified and therefore may contain residue.

Winemaker: Agustin Lanus in collaboration with members of the Los Amaichas community


Alc: 14,5% by Vol.

CONTACT

[email protected]

+54 9 3868 426039


Portfolio Wine 2019

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+54 9 3868 426039


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