Finca Decero
Amano 2020
Mendoza
As the flagship of the estate, Decero Amano takes its name from Finca Decero’s “amano” or “by hand” approach. Each year, the wine is masterfully blended using the most distinctive parcels from the Remolinos Vineyard. A blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Tannat, the wine is characterized by its warm aromas of leather, liquorice and baked black plum. World-renowned wine critic, Luis Gutierrez, of The Wine Advocate, once described the wine as “pure silk, with a kind of Audrey Hepburn perfection.”
VINEYARD
Amano is sourced entirely from the high-altitude Remolinos Vineyard at the Finca Decero estate, situated at 3,500 feet above sea level. The vineyard's gravel-rich alluvial soils are farmed with careful attention to canopy management, including leaf plucking on the east-facing side and cluster thinning to just one to two clusters per shoot, resulting in yields of 3.6 tons per acre. All fruit is handpicked.
WINEMAKING
Grapes undergo cluster selection before the destemmer and berry selection after, then move by gravity feed into small, wide stainless steel tanks. A seven-day cold soak precedes fermentation of 10 to 12 days, with temperatures held at 78°F for the most aromatic parcels and 86°F for those seeking greater concentration. Total maceration runs 35 to 42 days, including 23 to 25 days of extended maceration post-fermentation. The wine is then gently basket pressed and transferred to new French oak barrels for 20 months, followed by a further year in bottle before release.
VINTAGE
A warm, dry growing season delivered consistent ripening across Agrelo, with early budbreak and a smooth progression through flowering and véraison. Summer heat accelerated sugar accumulation, but cool nights helped preserve natural acidity and aromatic lift. Harvest moved quickly with clean, healthy fruit and moderate yields. Wines show plush dark fruit, supple tannins and a broad midpalate, balanced by fresh structure and savory depth.
TASTING NOTE
Decero Amano encapsulates the aromatics, balance and elegance for which the wine is renowned. It delivers warm aromas of leather, liquorice and baked black plum, with a silky texture and bright acidity that give the wine its signature finesse.
FOOD PAIRING
Red meat dishes
Color
Red
Blend %
62% Malbec, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Tannat
Appellation
Mendoza
Farming
VEGAN CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE
Alcohol
14.7%
Suggested Retail Price
$85
Reviews
Vinous - May 1, 2024
Trade Materials
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