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Mendoza Vineyards Malbec Reserve

2023

This wine is meant to be a well representor of an organic terroir. It is a balanced wine in which oak and ripe fruit aromas are intermingled in the nose. It's short  stage in barrels contribute to it's structure and long finish.

 

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Intense ruby red with violet reflections.
  • Nose: Dominated by fresh fruit aromas such as cassis, raisins, and blackberries, with subtle herbal nuances emerging later. Notes of caramel and vanilla reflect the oak influence.
  • Palate: Velvety, with soft tannins. The wine mirrors the aromas perceived on the nose, showing excellent structure, elegance, and medium length. A fine expression of the Malbec varietal.

Food Pairing

Ideal with grilled meats, roasted lamb, dishes with Mediterranean herbs, and semi-aged cheeses.

James Suckling
90

Variety: 100% Malbec
Region: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Altitude: 1,000–1,200 m.a.s.l. (aprox.)
Soil: Alluvial origin. Deep, stony, sandy loam, low in organic matter. Vines are irrigated superficially.
Climate: Warm days and cool nights, with a thermal amplitude of 19°C, ideal for slow and balanced grape ripening.

Winemaking

Harvest takes place in March. Grapes are gently crushed to avoid premature tannin extraction. Traditional fermentation occurs at 24°C using selected yeasts, with daily pump-overs and delestages to extract color, tannins, and aromatic compounds. A 4-day post-fermentative maceration follows. The free-run juice is then racked into stainless steel tanks and blended with a portion of press wine obtained from the skins. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally, enhancing roundness and complexity.

Oak Stage

30% of the blend is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels, contributing subtle oak notes and structure.

Analytical Data

  • Alcohol: 13.5 % vol.
  • Residual sugar: 2.0 g/L
  • pH: 3.6 (aprox.)
  • Total acidity: 5.5 g/L