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Mendoza Vineyards Malbec Gran Reserve

2022

To make this wine, the oldest vineyards, whose ages oscillate between 80 and 100 years, planted in the most prosperous area of Mendoza.

 

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Deep, vibrant ruby red.
  • Nose: Well-defined aromas of cassis, blueberry, and blackberry.
  • Palate: Medium-bodied, with fine, silky tannins and layers of dark chocolate-tinged black fruit. Balanced, elegant, and persistent finish.

Food Pairing

Pairs excellently with grilled red meats, game, roasted lamb, mature cheeses, and dishes with earthy or dark sauces.

 

Tim Atkin, MW
90
James Suckling
92 Points
Decanter World Wine Awards
90 Points
The Drinks Business Global Malbec Masters 2020
Bronze (2018 vintage)
Vinous
92
Tim Atkins
91
Descorchados
93

Winemaker

Richard Bonvin


Variety: 100% Malbec
Region: Altamira – San Carlos, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Altitude: 1,000–1,200 m.a.s.l.
Soil: Located on the alluvial fan of the Tunuyán River. Soils present fluvial deposits with boulder blocks covered by calcium carbonate crusts, along with finer alluvial deposits, mainly sand, varying in depth before reaching the bedrock.
Climate: Warm days and cool nights, with a thermal amplitude of 19°C, ideal for slow and balanced grape maturation.


Winemaking

Harvested manually in 20 kg plastic boxes from late March to early April. A 5-day cold pre-fermentation maceration is performed to enhance aroma and flavor extraction. Alcoholic fermentation occurs at 23°C with selected yeasts. Free-run juice is racked to stainless steel tanks and blended with a portion of press wine obtained from the skins. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally, adding roundness and complexity.


Oak Stage

60% of the blend is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels, contributing structure, subtle oak nuances, and elegance.


Analytical Data

  • Alcohol: 14.5 % vol.
  • Residual sugar: 2.0 g/L (approx.)
  • pH: 3.6 (approx.)
  • Total acidity: 5.5 g/L (as tartaric acid, approx.)