Casarena Winemaker's Selection Malbec 2024

The Winemaker's Selection Malbec cuvée comes from the prestigious region of L uján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina , at almost 1,000 meters above sea level . The vines grow on sandy and stony, well-drained soils, benefiting from a continental climate marked by strong temperature amplitudes between day and night, favoring a slow and concentrated ripening of the Malbec grape variety. This unique location guarantees an intense and elegant expression of the Andean terroir, where each micro-parcel brings its own aromatic signature to this iconic wine.

The vinification of this wine follows a careful and respectful approach. The grapes are harvested by hand with rigorous sorting, then undergo a cold maceration of a few days before alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature. Fermentation takes place in robust vats, followed by aging in French oak barrels for around 10 months , bringing balance, structure and finesse, while preserving the purity of the fruit.

This wine reveals notes of black cherry , ripe raspberry , juicy plum , violet , cocoa , blond tobacco , mocha and sweet spices , supported by a mineral framework and a hint of eucalyptus . On the palate, the attack is velvety, carried by a fresh acidity which structures the whole, with silky tannins and a very supple finish.

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 by Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been part of the country's culture. No wine-producing country in the world made more progress in the last years of the 20th century (on a viticultural and oenological level, and necessarily financially), which allowed the country's wine producers to raise 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 primarily in the foothills of the Andes, particularly in Mendoza, where desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to produce aromatic and intensely flavored wines. Some vineyards can even be planted at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters!



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.