Mendoza 1985 Vintage Report
Defining the 1985 vintage in Mendoza requires looking beyond the averages, as it was a year of contrasting fortunes and precise timing.
Spring was steady if unremarkable, with the vines navigating the vulnerable flowering stage without major incident.
The growing season was solar and generous. Accumulating 1717 Growing Degree Days (GDD), the summer provided consistent warmth that drove steady sugar accumulation.
The season concluded with a pristine harvest window. With negligible rain (14mm), pickers could wait for perfect phenolic maturity, harvesting each block at its absolute zenith.
**Style:** Classically proportioned wines with good balance and terroir expression.
About Mendoza
High in the Andean foothills, Mendoza has made Malbec a global superstar. The altitude creates intense sunlight and cool nights, resulting in deep, violet-hued wines with plush tannins and floral aromas.
Climatic Blueprint
Growing Degree Days (GDD)
Total Rainfall
Sunshine Hours
Diurnal Shift
Frost Days
Average Temperature
Historical Context (9 Years)
Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.
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