Malbec Family Reserve 2020

In the province of Neuquén, in the heart of Argentine Patagonia , the Malbec Family Reserve cuvée reflects the uniqueness of an extreme terroir. Located at an altitude of 300 meters, the vines planted in 1999 benefit from gravelly, loamy, and sandy soils, combined with a semi-arid continental climate characterized by constant cold winds and a high temperature range. These natural conditions favor the slow maturation of the grapes, guaranteeing freshness, aromatic intensity, and finesse—characteristics that make Patagonia one of the most promising regions for Malbec in Argentina.

The vinification of this vintage begins with a manual harvest in search of the highest quality. Alcoholic fermentation lasts approximately 21 days in stainless steel vats, using selected yeasts. A proportion of whole, uncrushed bunches allows the fruity aromas to intensify. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine continues to age for 6 months (60% in stainless steel vats and 40% in used 225-liter oak barrels), emphasizing purity and expression of the fruit, before being clarified and bottled. This careful ageing is essential to develop the depth and elegance of the cuvée.

This wine reveals notes of blackcurrant , wild berries , redcurrant , black cherry , undergrowth , light spices ( white pepper ) and violet . On the palate, the substance is fluid, carried by a beautiful acidity and supple tannins, which structure without weighing down. This wine, focused on lightness and freshness for an Argentinian Malbec, is elegant and chiseled, representative of Patagonia.

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.