{"product_id":"matias-riccitelli-malbec-vinedos-de-montana-malbec-argentine","title":"Matías Riccitelli - Viñedos de Montaña Malbec - 2018","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eViñas Viejas En Pie Franco\u003c\/strong\u003e Malbec, literally translated as “ \u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines in Free Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e ”, was produced with grapes from old, ungrafted vineyards in the \u003cstrong\u003eLuján de Cuyo\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eUco Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e subregions. It shows all the character of the old Malbec vines that can be found in the province of Mendoza. To understand the unique aspect of this vintage, you should know that a \u003cstrong\u003efree-standing vine\u003c\/strong\u003e means that it has not been grafted since the phylloxera epidemic at the end of the 19th century. Today, practically all grape varieties are grafted onto rootstocks, most of which are of American origin. They are, remember, immune to the terrible parasite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs usual, \u003cstrong\u003eMatías Riccitelli\u003c\/strong\u003e lets the wine express its authenticity while intervening as little as possible. In the vineyard, there are no herbicides or synthetic products. The harvest is done by hand in small 20kg boxes. Fermentation takes place in small concrete vats under the action of native yeast. Aging continues in French oak barrels for 16 months. On the palate, this wine demonstrates all the notoriety acquired by the great Malbecs of Argentina. It reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003eblackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ered plum\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ewild blackberries\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eblack olive\u003c\/strong\u003e , dark \u003cstrong\u003echocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eblond tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003elicorice\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003estewed strawberries\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eviolet\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as some vegetal nuances. A structured and melted Malbec, combining elegance and power, with very good freshness and perfectly controlled aging. A vintage with depth and complexity…\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":42251776360694,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 3 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":42251776393462,"sku":"","price":126.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/MatiasRiccitelli-MalbecViejoVinedosenPieFranco-Argentine.jpg?v=1652170381","url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-ie\/products\/matias-riccitelli-malbec-vinedos-de-montana-malbec-from-argentina","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}