Amauta Tannat 2024

The Amauta Tannat cuvée has its roots in the Cafayate Valley, in the Salta region of Argentina , at an altitude of nearly 1,700 m. The Malbec vines, old and resilient, thrive in an extreme climate where strong daytime sunshine is counterbalanced by icy nights. They grow on gravelly, rocky and sandy soils. This intense contrast, combined with poor, well-drained soils, promotes slow ripening and remarkable aromatic expression.

Amauta's vinification is carefully orchestrated to reflect the authenticity of the terroir. The grapes are hand-harvested in small crates to avoid damaging them, followed by fermentation in vats with strict temperature control to extract finesse and freshness. The wine is then aged for 8 months in vats , ensuring a balanced structure and the aromatic profile of Tannat.

This wine reveals notes of black cherry , blackberry , blackcurrant , licorice , sweet spices , cocoa and undergrowth . On the palate, the attack is frank, carried by a well-balanced acidity and present tannins. The texture is round and supple, with a beautiful balance. The finish is fresh and spicy.

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.