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Agustín Lanús, founder of Agustín Lanús Wines, is an Argentine 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 program for winemaking, 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 travelled to Salta Province, Argentina with the specific goal of exploring the unique micro-terroirs found in the extreme altitude regions of the Calchaqui Valley. It was at this time he completed a comprehensive study on the viability of planting a vineyard in Luracatao at 2,728 masl. That vineyard, one of the highest, was built in 2009 and today is managed by Agustín Lanús Wines which uses the grapes to produce the SUNAL Extreme Altitude Malbec.

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ÍCONO

Alto Valle Calchaquí, Argentina

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SUNAL ÍCONO Our Flagship Extreme Altitude Malbec

100% Malbec made from grapes grown in extreme altitude micro-terroirs in Argentina’s Calchaqui Valley.

The vineyards, located between 2,200 meters and 2,700 meters above sea level, are among the highest in the world.

Winemaking: 100% native yeast, long maceration of more than 25 days, natural malolactic fermentation, bottled unfined and unfiltered. Aged one year in old French oak barrels and a second year in new barrels.

Tasting Notes: The ultra-premium SUNAL ÍCONO 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 produces an incredibly complex and full-bodied wine. The color is a rich purple, with the nose dominated by black olives, violet flowers, blackberry, some spicy notes like dill with a long balsamic finish.

Alc: 14.9% by vol

Production: 2015 vintage - a very limited 3,000 bottles

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SUNAL ILÓGICO A Great Value Extreme Altitude Malbec

Wine specialist Mariano Braga’s 2018 Wine of the Year and winner of numerous important blind tastings of Argentine wines, Ilogico is made from the grapes from four small vineyards located between 2,100 and 2,728 msnm.

Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 25 days of maceration, natural malolactic fermentation. Aged 50% in neutral barrels, and concrete eggs for 15 months.

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

Alc: 14.9% by vol.

Production: 2017 vintage - 17,500 bottles.

To introduce wine lovers to the special qualities of extreme altitude wines, we’ve priced this 100% Malbec at a great value.

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AGUAYO A collaboration with leading Chilean winemaker Stefano Gandolini

This collaboration between long-time friends brings together Agustin Lanus’s deep knowledge of the micro-terroirs of Argentina’s Upper Calchaqui Valley with Stefano Gandolini’s special style of winemaking.

Winemaking: The wine is fermented in a stainless-steel tank with 7 days of pre-fermentation at 10°C, then inoculated with selected yeast. Malolactic fermentation is done naturally in used barrels from 2008, aged two years before being aged one year in bottle. Unfined and unfiltered.

Tasting Notes: Aguayo is an elegant example of an extreme altitude wine, complex and fresh from the natural acidity found in carefully sourced extreme altitude vineyards located in Hualfin, Catamarca province, Argentina. 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: 13.5% by vol.

Production: 2013 vintage - now on sale, 3,800 bottles

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SUNAL SALVAJEUnoaked Single Vineyard Malbecs

A fresh expression of the intense natural fruit of two single vineyard extreme altitude terroirs, made in the old style, unoaked. SUNAL SALVAJE is the ultimate expression of the individual characteristics of two separate extreme altitude micro-terroirs from the Upper Calchaqui Valley in Salta Province, Argentina.

SUNAL SALVAJE is being bottled as two separate single vineyard wines, Luracatao at 2730 masl, and Pucara at 2,400 masl, two of the highest vineyards in the world.

Winemaking: To preserve the purity and freshness of the flavors, SUNAL SALVAJE has absolutely no contact with wood. It is fermented in concrete tanks with controlled temperature, cold pre-fermentation for 4 days at less than 10 ° C. Inoculated 100% with indigenous yeasts with a minimum of Metabisulfite added and no other additives. Natural malolactic fermentation, without filter and aged 10 months in concrete tanks.

TASTING NOTES - SUNAL SALVAJE Terroir 2730 (Luracatao): Very rich color. The nose is hyper-complex despite having no aging in wood. Black fruit prevails as well as the the black olive which is typical of the extreme altitude wines. Primary fresh aromas uninfluenced by wood, spicy with thyme, dill and a bit of menthol that adds additional freshness. On the palate the tannins are completely tamed, with a broad and juicy palate and a long finish in the mouth.

TASTING NOTES - SUNAL SALVAJE Terroir 2400 (Pucara): The Sunal SALVAJE Pucara draws attention with its 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 vol.

Production: Vintage 2018: 3,000 bottles for each terroir.

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ILÓGICO

Alto Valle Calchaquí, Argentina

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SUNAL ILÓGICO Criolla

The original Argentinian grape, a lighter red, grown in small family plots at extreme altitudes. Our tribute to the Criolla chica grapes first brought to Argentina by the Spanish conquistadors over 300 years ago, making it the original Argentinian wine.

The grapes used in this wine are from a small vineyard tended by the Guaymaz family dating back for hundreds of years in Cuchi Pampa, located at more than 2700 meters above sea level in Luracatao, Salta Province.

Winemaking: Elaborated in the old style, with maceration of 3 weeks, fermented in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. No oak is used and no additive other than a low level of metabisulfite. The wine is aged 10 months in concrete tank.

Tasting Notes: Very aromatic, red fruits like strawberries as well as dates, dry roses, some spicy notes. A rustic but high quality and very unique wine that must be tasted to be understood.

Alc: 13.5% by vol.

Production: Vintage 2018 1,900 bottles

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BAD BROTHERS MaTaCa (Malbec - Tannat - Cabernet)

We searched the Calchaqui Valley for the best grapes with which to make this flavorful red blend of three popular varietals. Winemaker Agustin Lanus is intimately familiar with all the high and extreme altitude vineyards of the Calchaqui Valley. For the Bad Brothers MaTaCa Blend he focused on finding the best selection of grapes from various vineyards from which to make a rich red wine for everyday drinking. The wine is fresh, fruity and a great value for a high altitude red blend.

Winemaking: Grapes hand-harvested, fully destemmed and fermented in stainless steel with selected yeast. The must was cold soaked for 7 days at 10°C, 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: Our MaTaCa blend presents the fruitiness of Malbec with the elegance of Cabernet and the structure of Tannat. Intense ruby red color. Scents of dry plums, figs, caramel, dried fruits, clove, vanilla, and a spicy finish.

Alc: 14.5% by vol.

Production: Vintage 2017 - 20,000 bottles

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BAD BROTHERS Malbec

We searched the Calchaqui Valley for the best Malbec grapes with which to make this classic Malbec. A great value! For the Bad Brothers Malbec, winemaker Agustin Lanus focused on finding the best selection of grapes from vineyards from which to make a classic high altitude Malbec. The wine is fresh, fruity and a great value for a high altitude wine.

Winemaking: Grapes hand-harvested, fully destemmed and fermented in stainless steel with selected yeast. The must was cold soaked for 7 days at 10°C, 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: Deep violet color, aroma of red fruits, violet, rose mosqueta, fig jam, very full body wine with nice acidity and round tannins.

Alc: 14.5% by vol.

Production: Vintage 2017 - 15,000 bottles

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2018

BAD BROTHERS ToVio (Torrontes - Viognier)

An refreshing white blend from high altitude vineyards in Cafayate, Argentina A refreshing white wine featuring Cafayate’s hallmark Torrontes blended with 20% Viognier from a one hectare vineyard on the outskirts of town. The result is a complex but smooth and easy drinking white with a long and dry finish, a contribution of the Viognier. A perfect white wine for a hot day.

Winemaking: 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: The Torrontes offers an excellent balance of acidity and freshness with floral tones, enhanced by the Viognier, harvested early, which adds aromas of apricot, pear and violets, making a very complex, fresh and unique wine. The color is a light yellow with hints of gold.

Alc: 13% by vol.

Vintage 2018: 7,200 bottles

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