{"product_id":"malma-malbec-family-reserve-argentine","title":"Malma - Malbec Family Reserve - 2020","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eIn the province of Neuquén, in the heart of Argentine \u003cstrong\u003ePatagonia\u003c\/strong\u003e , the \u003cstrong\u003eMalbec Family Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e cuvée reflects the uniqueness of an extreme terroir. Located at an altitude of 300 meters, the vines planted in 1999 benefit from gravelly, loamy, and sandy soils, combined with a semi-arid continental climate characterized by constant cold winds and a high temperature range. These natural conditions favor the slow maturation of the grapes, guaranteeing freshness, aromatic intensity, and finesse—characteristics that make Patagonia one of the most promising regions for Malbec in Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vinification of this vintage begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e in search of the highest quality. Alcoholic fermentation lasts approximately 21 days in stainless steel vats, using selected yeasts. A proportion of whole, uncrushed bunches\u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eallows the fruity aromas to intensify. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine continues to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eage for 6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e (60% in stainless steel vats and 40% in used 225-liter oak barrels), emphasizing purity and expression of the fruit, before being clarified and bottled. This careful ageing is essential to develop the depth and elegance of the cuvée.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eblackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ewild berries\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eredcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eblack cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eundergrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003elight spices\u003c\/strong\u003e ( \u003cstrong\u003ewhite pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e ) \u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eand violet\u003c\/strong\u003e . On the palate, the substance is fluid, carried by a beautiful acidity and supple tannins, which structure without weighing down. This wine, focused on lightness and freshness for an Argentinian Malbec, is elegant and chiseled, representative of Patagonia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55505610965340,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/Malma-MalbecFamilyReserve-Argentine.png?v=1758641474","url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-be\/products\/malma-malbec-family-reserve-from-argentina","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}