Malbec Reserva 2019

The Caelum Malbec Reserva cuvée is born in the heart of Agrelo, in the prestigious Luján de Cuyo region of Mendoza. Located at an altitude of nearly 1,000 meters, the vineyard benefits from a semi-arid climate characterized by strong thermal contrasts and generous sunshine. This geographical identity gives the wine a marked character, where the power of the grape variety combines with the natural elegance of the Andean terroir.

The harvest is carried out manually to preserve the integrity of the grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for 12 months on lees in second, third, and fourth-passage French oak barrels. This aging time gives structure and the blend of different barrels, complexity to the wine.

This wine reveals notes of black fruits , morello cherry , plum , violet , blueberry, smoke, leather and sweet spices . On the palate, the wine is supported by firm but perfectly polished tannins. The natural freshness balances the aromatic richness, offering a beautiful finish where depth and elegance are balanced.

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.