Doña Paula Los Indios Malbec 2018

Description of the Doña Paula Winery

Domaine Doña Paula, located in the heart of Mendoza in Argentina, is recognized for its commitment to creating wines that faithfully reflect their terroir. Specializing in Malbec, Doña Paula excels in crafting expressive and complex wines through sustainable viticulture and innovative winemaking practices. The estate aims to highlight the diversity and richness of the different terroirs of Mendoza, producing wines of unique character.

Description of the Cuvée Doña Paula Los Indios Malbec

Cuvée Doña Paula Los Indios Malbec is a distinctive expression of the grape, sourced from the Los Indios vineyard in El Cepillo, Uco Valley. This wine illustrates the singularity of its original terroir, characterized by poor soils and a cool climate which contribute to the concentration of aromas and balance of the wine. With careful attention to winemaking, Los Indios Malbec is a tribute to the complexity, structure and elegance that high altitude Malbec can offer.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This cuvée releases a rich and deep bouquet, with dominant aromas of black fruits, such as blackberry and blackcurrant, complemented by notes of violet, black pepper and damp earth. Aging in oak barrels brings nuances of vanilla, chocolate and tobacco, enriching the complexity of the wine.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

• Grape variety: Malbec
• Profile: A powerful and well-structured wine, with firm but elegant tannins and invigorating acidity which gives freshness and length on the palate. The Los Indios Malbec vintage is characterized by its silky and persistent finish, highlighting the excellence and finesse of Malbec.
• Aging Potential: Designed for aging, Los Indios Malbec has great development potential, promising to gain in complexity and nuance over the years.

Pairings with this Cuvée

Doña Paula Los Indios Malbec pairs perfectly with robust and flavorful dishes, such as grilled red meats, spicy dishes or mature cheeses. Its depth and complexity make it an excellent choice to accompany elaborate dishes and special occasions.

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 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 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.