The Bardo represents the space between the old (death)& the new (birth); an opportunity to undergo a profound transformation. Daily.
This Bordeaux-style blend intentionally uses varietals often reserved for supporting roles, pushing them to the forefront.
It is a bold, transformative choice, a tribute to those who forge their own path by discarding their old unhelpful habits; embracing the momentary ‘deaths’.
Try to identify The Bardo within this offering, where the Petit Verdot ends, and the Malbec begins (or vice versa).

Winemaking Details
Vineyard: Field blend of adjacent vines (22 year-old vines). 50% Petit Verdot & 50% Malbec.
Fermentation: Hand-selected bunches were destemmed & co-fermented.
Extraction: Punch-downs were performed 4 times daily during fermentation.
Pressing: Basket-pressed after 7 days of skin contact.
Aging: Alcoholic fermentation finished in barrel. Matured for 18 months in neutral French oak to respect the fruit, followed by 15 months in the bottle before release.
Intervention: Unfined and Unfiltered.
Production: Extremely limited (300 bottles / 50 cases total).

Technical Details

Metric

Detail

Varietal

Petit Verdo

Malbec 

Alcohol 

12.1%

pH

3.47

Titratable Acidity

5.6g/l

Residual Sugar 

1.7g/l

Volatile Acidity

0.67g/l