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| San Patricio del Chanar, a new viticultural region in Patagonia, is home to unparalleled conditions for growing top quality grape varieties. Light stony soils, generous streams of pure melt-water, intense sunlight and a substantial diurnal temperature difference all contribute to make this the next important wine region to emerge from Argentina. The Schroeders, a European family deeply rooted in the Patagonia and well-known for their solid enterprising profile, approached this ambitious 120-hectare productive project using such varieties as Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon from red grapes and Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay from white grapes. As the vines settled in their terroir through an innovative farming system, the winery saw its inception in October, 2002, and grew to become today's fully-functioning vineyard-winery complex, producing exquisite wines that captivate local and foreign experts and consumers. All their wines are hand harvested. During the soil movement that preceded the winery's construction was discovered the remains of a Titanosaur, a dinosaur that roamed the area millions of years ago, and one of the largest species ever known! This discovery alone was important enough to deserve a special cellar, built to exhibit the original fossils, and served as an inspiration for the name of the SAURUS line. |
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| Saurus Sauvignon Blanc |
| Fresh and vibrant, citrus notes (pink grapefruit, lime) |
| Saurus Cabernet sauvignon |
| 40% of the wine aged for 3 months in French and American oak barrels Round and toasty, with blackberry and red currant fruit covered with a layer of sweet toast. |
| Saurus Malbec |
| 40% of the wine aged for 3 months in French and American oak barrels Fresh, with racy raspberry fruit backed by graphite and red licorice notes. Very tasty! |
| Saurus Pinot Noir |
| 40% of the wine aged for 3 months in French and American oak barrels Round, fruity, with notes of strawberry and raspberries. |
| Saurus Patagonia Select Malbec |
| 40% of the wine is aged for 12 months in new French and American oak barrels, then bottled unfiltered. Ripe red fruit aromas (currants, plums, sour berries) meshed with some spicy hints. Velvety tannins, long finish. |
| Saurus Patagonia Select Pinot Noir |
| 40% of the wine is aged for 12 months in new french and American oak barrels, then bottled unfiltered. Floral aromas (roses, violets) combined with red fruit scents (red currants, raspberries, strawberries). Mushroom and mineral notes. |
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| Familia Schroeder Deseado Sparkling Torrontes |
| 100% Torrontes, Charmat method, 10% alcohol. Greenish-yellow sparkling with very small bubbles. To the nose it is fruity, very elegant, with some flowers, citrus and terpenic aromas. The mouth-feel is sweet with good acidity and excellent body. |
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| Familia Schroeder Extra Brut Sparkling |
| 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. Charmat Method. This medium bodied sparkling shows a pale yellow color and persistent bubbles. The nose is fruity and elegant, toasted bread and smoky aromas, good acidity and long finish. |
| S Pinot Noir/Malbec |
| 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Malbec 100% aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels Ripe red fruits aromas (plum, currant, sour berries) meshed with spicy notes and mocha. Smoke and truffle flavors, good acidity. Finishes with broad, dusty tannins, notes of licorice, good length and verve. |
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