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Real winemakers get their hands dirty. Hands
black with wine. Thats what Manos Negras is all
about. Rolling up our sleeves and getting our
hands dirty. Thats how we make these hand
crafted wines.
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Manos Negras is born from the friendship of an
American Wine Educator, an Argentine
viticulturalist and two Kiwi winemakers, all with
extensive international experience and a no
nonsense, hardnosed work ethic. Jeff Mausbach
has spent the last 13 years as Wine Education
Director for Bodega Catena Zapata. He has
travelled the world preaching the gospel of the
unique character of Argentine wines. Alejandro
Sejanovich was Vineyard director for Bodega
Caetna Zapata for 15 years. He pioneered high
altitude vineyard planting and conducted ground
breaking research on Mendoza Malbec clones. Jason
Mabbett was a professor of winemaking at Auckland
University, he then made wine for Rosemount in
Australia, Jess Jackson in California, and Gascon
in Argentina. Duncan Killiner has made wine from
Israel to Uruguay, from Italy to Chile. He is
currently winemaking consultant for Indomita of
Chile and Viu Manent Viniterra in Argentina.
Jeff Mausbach
Alejandro Sejanovich
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LATITUDE WINEMAKING Argentina Chile have some
of the most extensive, diverse range of
winemaking regions in the world, stretching some
1,500 miles from Salta at 22º latitude south to
the far reaches of Patagonia at more than 40º
latitude south. All of these regions boast the
beautiful back drop of the majestic Andes, some
of the highest mountains in the world. In
Argentina,the snow capped peaks act as a cloud
curtain blocking the Pacific ocean weather
fronts, creating desert vineyards throughout the
country. On the Chilean side, the marine
influence helps keep temperatures moderate and
stable. Each latitude possesses a unique terroir
with singular combinations of soil and
temperature which are ideally suited for
different varietals.
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ARGENTINA Argentinas most dominant
characteristic is the desert conditions which
reign throughout its many diverse wine regions.
These desert conditions boast plentiful sunshine
for ripeness and require the use of irrigation
which can be an important tool for reducing
yields and increasing concentration. One of the
key factors in defining each regions terroir is
the combination between altitude, latitude,
temperature. Lower temperatures bring slower,
more even ripening, and better balance in the
wine. At northerly latitudes with closer
proximity to the equator, top quality vineyards
must be planted at the dizzying heights of
9,000 elevation. In Patagonia, much further from
the equator, vineyards are planted at sea level
and still have very cool temperatures. In
addition, each latitude possesses a unique
terroir with singular combinations of soil and
temperature which are ideally suited for
different varietals.
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2009 Torrontes 91 points The Wine Advocate,
October 31, 2010 Torrontes is the signature white
grape from Argentina. The high altitude and
northerly latitude of the Tulum Valley in San
Juan provide the ideal conditions for this once
minor Spanish grape to flourish as nowhere else
in the world. The warm sunny days and cool
mountain nights produce a wine of light yellow
color, with explosive floral aromas, citrus fruit
flavours and a crisp, clean finish.
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SAN JUAN A DIFFERENT TORRONTES San Juan is just
north of Mendoza and is the second largest wine
making province in Argentina with 113,760 acres
under vine. Located at 32º south latitude, the
wine growing regions vary from 1,900 (580 m) to
4,450 (1,350 m) elevation. Average temperature
is 64º F (17.6º C). Irrigation water is channeled
off of the San Juan and Jachal rivers.
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Varietal 100 Torrontes Region Tulum
Valley, San Juan 1,200 m (3,800)
elevation Aging No oak aging No malolactic
fermentation Total Acidity / pH 6.4 / 3.3
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2008 Pinot Noir 90 points The Wine Advocate,
October 31, 2010 It is rather ironic that that
the finicky Pinot Noir chose the rugged
hinterlands of Patagonias far southerly
vineyards to show its unique South American
expression. This wine was sourced from the heart
of Pinot country Añelo, in the far reaches of
Neuquen. These wind swept vineyards with their
cool southerly temperatures produce a wine of
deep red color, with floral aromas, ripe red
fruit flavours and a soft, supple texture.
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AÑELO, NEUQUEN ARGENTINAS PINOT
COUNTRY Neuquen is located at 40 latitude south
and is one of the southermost wine regions in
Argentina. While altitude is low at around
1,600, the far southerly location offers very
cool temperatures, with averages around 62
F. Bright red, iron rich soils lend minerality
and complexity, as well as offering excellent
drainage. Irrigation water comes from the Rio
Neuquen. The cool southerly temperatures provide
a delicate style of Pinot Noir, with pretty
floral aromas, bright cherry fruit and supple
texture.
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Varietal 100 Pinot Noir Region Añelo,
Neuquen 480 m (1,500) elevation Aging 12
months in French oak 20 new Total Acidity /
pH 5.9 / 3.6
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2007 Malbec 90 points The Wine Advocate, October
31, 2010 Malbec 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 as nowhere else in the world. The
bright sunny days give a deep blackish color and
dark fruit flavours while the cool mountain
nights produce violet aromas and a soft, supple
texture.
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ALTAMIRA, MENDOZA A UNIQUE MALBEC
TERROIR Altamira is the heart of Malbec country
in Mendoza, located in the far southerly corner
of the Uco Valley. The San Polo vineyard is a 50
year old Malbec vineyard in this prized
appellation. Bright sunny days of exceptionally
intense sunshine provide ripe, sweet dark fruit
profile with richness, concentration and
softness. Low mountain temperatures, especially
at night, provide for intense violet aromatics
and bright, racy acidity. Poor, shallow, well
drained sandy soils lend a noticeable miner
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Varietal 100 Malbec Region Altamira,
Mendoza 1,200 m (3,800) elevation Fermentatio
n Max. Temp 24º C. 12 days, 28 day
maceration. Aging 12 months in French
oak 30 new Total Acidity / pH 5.4 / 3.5
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CHILE Chiles most dominant characteristic is the
marine influence from the Pacific Ocean. At
different latitudes, wine regions are closer or
further away from the sea an important aspect
in defining its growing conditions. One of the
key effects of Chiles marin influence is on
temperatures and relative humidity levels. The
stabilizing effect of ocean proximity keeps
temperatures low, resulting in slower more even
ripening and the retention of natural acidity for
freshness and balance. Higher levels of realtive
humidity aldo keep the vines healthy, ensuring
heightened levesl of photosynthesis and
ripening. In addition, each latitude possesses a
unique terroir with singular combinations of soil
and temperature which are ideally suited for
different varietals.
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2009 Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc has chosen
the cool coastal Casablanca valley to reveal its
unique Chilean expression. Morning fog blowing
off the nearby Pacific Ocean keeps temperatures
low, allowing the fruit to develop bright citric
fruit flavors. The tempering influence of the
cold Pacific waters helps the grapes retain clean
crisp acidity.
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CASABLANCA A COOL OCEAN BREEZE Casablanca is a
coastal valley, located 18 kilometers from the
sea, on the costal planes of the region and
surrounded by the coastal mountain range.It has
a marked maritime influence, the climate mostly
cold with morning fog and a wide thermal range
between day a night favoring the slow maturity of
the grape. The maritime influence enters in the
form of cool breezes around midday and mist -
large masses of humid air - around dawn. The air
that enter is cold due to the fact that the
Pacific Ocean along the Chilean coast is affected
by the cold Humboldt Current from the Antartic.
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Varietal 100 Sauvignon Blanc Region Casabl
anca Valley 18 Kms from Ocean Aging No oak
aging No malolactic fermentation Total
Acidity / pH 6.5 / 3.2
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2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon
helped put Chile on the international wine map,
and the region of Alto Maipo, at 2,500
elevation, produces its most elegant, balanced
expression. The morning sun must scale the
Argentine side of the Andes, keeping the vines
cool. The afternoon sun warms the vineyards,
allowing the vines to produce rich, ripe fruit
flavors. The cool mountain breezes that slide
down the hillsides at night help the grapes
retain bright natural acidity for elegance and
balance.
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ALTO MAIPO CHILES BEST CABERNET
SAUVIGNON Rising into the Andean foothills, the
Alto Maipo section ranges from roughly 1,300 to
2,600 feet (400 to 800 meters) above sea level
and is highly influenced by the mountains
themselves. The rising sun must scale the
Argentine side of the peaks before first morning
light reaches the vines on its westernChileanslo
pes. The afternoon sun warms the vineyards and
the cool mountains breezes that slide down the
hillsides at night create a broad thermal
amplitude. These are ideal conditions for bold
yet elegant red wines, especially the regional
star, Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Varietal 100 Cabernet Sauvignon Region Alt
o Maipo 800 m (2,600) elevation Aging 12
months in French oak 20 new Total Acidity /
pH 5.8 / 3.7
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2009 Carmenere Carmenere has quickly developed
into Chiles signature red wine grape. It
disappeared in European vineyards in the
mid-1800s and reappeared in Chile more than 100
years later. Needing a long growing season to
reach ripeness, the cool moderate autumns in
Colchagua allow Carmenere to develop its
signature dark, rich fruit flavors and full, yet
soft texture.
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COLCHAGUA CARMENÉRÈRE COUNTRY The southernmost
portion of the Rapel Valley is one of Chiles
best known wine regions and has earned much
applause for its full-bodied Carmenere. Low
humidity, the Pacific Ocean's maritime influence
and the breeze from the Andes Mountain Range
generate an ideal condition for grape growing,
especially in the summer months (November -
April), where thermal variation fluctuates up to
22 C (62 F).
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Varietal 100 Carmenérè Region Colchagua F
ermentation Max. Temp 22º C. 14 days, 24 day
maceration. Aging 12 months in French
oak 30 new Total Acidity / pH 5.2 / 3.6