A Lisa Malbec 2021

The A Lisa Malbec cuvée embodies the pure elegance of Patagonian Malbec, cultivated in the heart of the Río Negro Valley , one of the southernmost and most preserved wine regions in the world. Bodega Noemía is led by the renowned winemaker Hans Vinding-Diers and this cuvée is a tribute to his grandmother . Located in Patagonia, this unique terroir benefits from a semi-desert climate , with strong temperature variations and generous sunshine. The vines, cultivated on alluvial soils composed of rolled pebbles, sand and silt, produce concentrated grapes, rich in character.

The winemaking process is based on an artisanal approach that respects the raw material. The grapes are harvested manually , carefully sorted, then fermented in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature to preserve the purity of the fruit. Partial aging for 10 months in French oak barrels refines the structure of the wine.

When tasting this wine expresses notes of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum) , sweet spices , wild violet and subtle mineral notes . On the palate, it seduces with its silky texture, fine tannins, and a remarkable freshness that balances the richness of the fruit. The finish is long, elegant, with touches of black pepper and graphite . It is a harmonious wine, accessible in its youth but with good aging potential.

Although Argentina is considered the "new world", its wine tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization, in the 16th century and then by Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been part of the country's culture. No wine-producing country in the world has made more progress in the last years of the 20th century (on the viticultural and oenological level and necessarily financially) which has allowed the country's wine producers to increase quality levels and have succeeded in consolidating an international export market. Argentina has now become the fifth largest wine producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain and the United States. Viticulture is practiced mainly in the foothills of the Andes, and more particularly in Mendoza, where the desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to give rise to aromatic and intensely perfumed wines. Some vineyards can even be planted up to 3000 meters above sea level! The terroir here is well suited to the grape variety adopted by Argentina: the omnipresent Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, he is today responsible for some of the most famous Argentinian wines, which are characterized by their brightness and intensity, with floral notes and dark fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape variety of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which gives a wine with a floral and tropical taste. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentinian wines are recognized throughout the world for their full-bodied reds and as high-quality wines.