Malbec White 2025

The Reserva de Los Andes Malbec Blanco cuvée is produced in the province of Mendoza, the historical heart of Argentine viticulture and a region world-renowned for its high-altitude terroirs dominated by the Andes mountain range. In this sunny area, well-drained alluvial soils and the significant temperature variation between warm days and cool nights promote slow maturation of white Malbec grapes, offering a clean aromatic expression while preserving freshness and natural balance.

After harvesting at optimal ripeness, the Malbec grapes undergo direct pressing, followed by separation of the free-run juice and decantation. They are then fermented at low temperatures to preserve aromatic freshness. Fermentation proceeds slowly in stainless steel tanks to maintain the purity of the fruity aromas. 

This Malbec, vinified as a "blanc de noir," reveals notes of fresh white fruits, fresh herbs, jasmine, melon, white peach, and lemon zest, along with a subtle saline minerality. On the palate, the expression is lively and refreshing, highlighted by a balanced acidity that lingers on the palate.

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.