J. Alberto 2021

The grapes used for the J. Alberto cuvée come from an old 4-hectare vineyard (planted in 1955) located in the upper valley of the Río Negro, in Patagonia. The vines are the result of mass selection, with original ungrafted rootstocks. The vineyard is cultivated biodynamically , without chemicals. The harvest is carried out manually, followed by rigorous sorting and spontaneous fermentation in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged between 9 and 12 months in oak barrels , without excess extraction or wood, in a spirit of purity and finesse.

Upon tasting, this complex wine reveals notes of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry) , dried violet , sweet spices , graphite and a subtle smoky note . On the palate, it reveals a full and silky texture, polished tannins , vibrant acidity and a lingering finish of great elegance. This wine perfectly combines controlled power and mineral freshness, and stands out as a cuvée of character, both complex and deeply rooted in its terroir.

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.