Our Process
Although traditionally made into red wine, Malbec grapes also produce fantastic rosés.
Many people ask questions about our Rosé at Vectors South, as it is a darker color, while structurally being a bit richer and fuller than Rosé from Provence. The first reason for this is that our rosé is made from Malbec grapes.
Originally French, the Malbec grape has thrived in Mendoza more than any region in the world, reaching world prominence. Although traditionally made into red wine, Malbec grapes also produce fantastic rosés.
Another difference in our process is the way we make our rosé. There are various ways to make pink wine, and the process used for Vectors South is called saignée, or bleeding. This process can best be summed up by “bleeding” some of the juice out early in the maceration process. That juice is then vinified separately as pink wine, as the contact with the skins was not long enough for it to produce a straight red wine.
