Vineyard: Cabernet Franc (1,5 tons/acre, planted in 2009) from San Rafael, Mendoza.

Soil: Alluvial soil, mainly composed of sand, silt and gravel. This soil presents great permeability and a little proportion of organic material. It is irrigated by the Atuel river, which recollect its water from Los Andes mountains.

Harvest: By hand in cases of 39 pound.

Winemaking: Selection of bunches at the winery. 72 hs of pre-fermentative maceration at 5°C. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures between 27°C and 30°C. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Maturation: French oak barrels, 500 liters Boutes Grand Reserve. Total maturation: 12 month.

Technical Details: Alcohol: 13.7 | Total Acidity: 5.5 g/l | Ph: 3.40
Production: 1700 bottles

Tasting Notes: Bright deep ruby color, with spicy aromas reminiscent of red pepper, pepper and slight sensations of licorice. In the mouth we can again find the typicity in its spicy flavors, balanced tannins, fresh, vibrant acidity and good volume. Persistent, complex finish, with the authentic characteristics of a great Cabernet Franc.

Imperial Stag Wines was founded in 2010, when two wine passionate American hunters decided to buy a vineyard at over 2400 ft. in elevation near historic San Rafael, part of the world renowned wine region of Mendoza, Argentina. After several years of studying the climate, soil and vines, they determined that the “Dos Cazadores” vineyards would produce high quality red grapes such as Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Bonarda. Under prominent winemaker, Fabricio Orlando, in 2019, they crafted the first of what will be a series of exclusive, single vineyard, high-quality wines in limited editions that express the history, beauty, style and excitement of hunting and the highest examples of the Argentine winemaking tradition.

The winery is named after a magnificent stag taken by Archduke of Austria, Royal Prince of Hungary Istvan Von Hapsburg-Lothringen's great grandfather, who shares the same passion for hunting and nature that drives the creation of these wines, whose intention is to be worthy of being enjoyed as a complement of the game.

The vineyards are located in Goudge, a village about 12km (7.5 miles) from San Rafael.