Malbec 2024

This E's Vino Malbec cuvée comes from the vineyards of Alta Gualtallary , in the Uco Valley , at an altitude of over 1,200 meters. This unique terroir combines limestone, gravel, and sandy soils that drain perfectly, promoting slow and concentrated ripening. The significant temperature variations between day and night allow the grapes to develop intense aromas and a beautiful tension. The vines are cultivated organically with a respectful approach to nature, revealing the pure and mineral expression of this exceptional terroir under the watchful eye of founder Eugenia Luka.

The winemaking process begins with careful hand-harvesting, followed by gentle destemming and fermentation in open vats with indigenous yeasts. Maceration is carried out to extract color, fruit, and structure. The wine then ages for six months in used oak barrels , allowing for perfect integration of the wood while preserving freshness and balance, before bottling without excessive filtration to preserve the expression of the grape variety and terroir.

This wine reveals notes of blackberry, blackcurrant , plum, violet, white pepper , black olive , and sweet spices . The palate is velvety and structured , supported by elegant tannins and a balanced acidity. The finish is marked by fruit and a luscious character.

Although Argentina is considered the "New World," its winemaking tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization in the 16th century and later to Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been a part of the country's culture. No wine-producing country in the world made more progress in the final years of the 20th century (in terms of viticulture and oenology, and necessarily financially), which allowed the country's wine producers to raise quality levels and successfully consolidate 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 specifically in Mendoza, where desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to give rise to aromatic and intensely perfumed wines. Some vineyards can even be planted up to 3,000 meters above sea level! The terroir here is well-suited to Argentina's adopted grape variety: the ubiquitous Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, it is now responsible for some of Argentina's most famous wines, characterized by their brightness and intensity, with floral notes and black fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which produces a wine with a floral and tropical flavor. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentine wines are recognized worldwide for their full-bodied reds and as high-quality wines.