66 - Complete Argentina Selection Set in 6 Bottles

Includes 6 bottles of 750 cl

1 - Black Hands

This Malbec comes from the Altamira area, located at an altitude of about 1200 meters above sea level in the Uco Valley, Mendoza. The climate is characterized by hot and sunny days and cool nights, ideal conditions for growing Malbec. The soils are a combination of sand, silt and stones, with a significant presence of limestone, which gives the wine a distinctive minerality.

• Producer: Bodega Manos Negras
• Denomination: IG Mendoza
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape variety : 100% Malbec
• Alcohol content: 13.5% vol
• Format: 0.75 L
• Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
• Color: Deep red with purple reflections
• Aroma: Intense aromas of plum, black cherry, orange peel and vanilla
• Taste: Medium-full body with fine tannins and a succulent, meaty texture
• Recommended Pairings: Grilled red meats - Roast pork - Mature cheeses
• Awards: James Suckling: 91/100 - XtraWine: 92/100

2 - Newen

Newen Malbec is born in San Patricio del Chañar, in the Argentine Patagonia region, an area characterized by rocky terrain and a desert climate with strong temperature variations. The waters coming from the glaciers of the Andes mountain range irrigate the vineyards, creating ideal conditions for the cultivation of the vine and giving the wine a distinctive personality.

• Producer: Bodega del Fin del Mundo
• Name: IG Patagonia
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape variety: 100% Malbec
• Alcohol content: 14.5% vol
• Format: 0.75 L
• Serving temperature : 16–18 °C
• Contains sulphites
• Color: Intense red with purple reflections
• Aroma: Floral aromas of violet, with fruity notes of ripe plum, red fruit jam, vanilla, chocolate, tobacco and coconut
• Taste : Fruity, balanced, with good acidity, medium body and soft tannins; long and persistent finish
• Recommended Pairings: Grilled red meats - Stewed game - First courses with meat sauces, mushrooms or truffles - Mature cheeses

3 - Malbec Chain

The Catena Malbec 2021 is a blend of grapes from three high mountain vineyards, each with distinctive characteristics:

·    Lunlunta (920 m above sea level): alluvial soil with silty clay on the surface and rounded rocks in depth.

· El Cepillo, Eugenio Bustos (1,090 m above sea level): sandy-silty soil with limestone layers and rounded rocks.

·    Gualtallary (1,450 m above sea level): gravelly and calcareous soil with rounded rocks.

These vineyards, located between 920 and 1,450 metres above sea level, benefit from a cool climate and diverse soils, giving the wine complexity and freshness.

• Producer: Bodega Catena Zapata
• Denomination: IG Mendoza
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape variety: 100% Malbec
• Alcohol content: 13.5% vol
• Format: 0.75 L
• Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
• Color: Intense ruby ​​red with purple reflections.
• Aroma: Intense aromas of red and black fruits (plum, blueberry, cherry), accompanied by floral notes of violet and lavender, with hints of vanilla and mocha.
• Palate: Rich and concentrated, with flavors of blueberries, blackberries, leather and cinnamon. Well-integrated tannins, lively acidity and minerality that gives length to the finish.
• Recommended Pairings: Grilled red meats - Pasta with rich sauces - Mature cheeses
• Awards: Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate: 91/100 - James Suckling: 91/100

4 - Meeting

The grapes come from vineyards located in the Mendoza region, specifically in the areas of Tupungato and La Consulta. These areas benefit from a dry and sunny climate during the day, with cool nights, ideal conditions for the optimal maturation of Malbec grapes. The varied soils contribute to the complexity and balance of the wine.

• Producer: Bodega Rutini
• Name: Mendoza, Argentina
• Vintage: 2021
• Grape variety: 100% Malbec
• Alcohol content: 14.0% vol
• Format: 0.75 L
• Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
• Contains sulphites
• Color: Intense garnet red with purple reflections
• Aroma: Floral aromas of violet, fresh red and black fruits (cherry, cassis), with light spicy notes
• Taste: Full-bodied and rich tannins, with hints of bitter cocoa and macerated fruit; lively acidity and velvety finish
• Recommended Pairings: Grilled red meats - Roast lamb - Stewed rabbit with vegetables - Mature cheeses

5 - Gaucho Malbec

Gaucho Club Malbec comes from the Cafayate region, located in the province of Salta, Argentina. This area is renowned for its high altitude vineyards, which give the wines unique characteristics of freshness and aromatic intensity.

• Producer: Bodega Vallisto
• Name: Cafayate Valley, Salta – Argentina
• Vintage: 2021
• Grape variety: 100% Malbec
• Alcohol content: 13.5% vol
• Format : 0.75 L
• Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
• Style: Deep and rich red
• Color: Intense red with purple reflections
• Nose: Aromas of dark plum and chocolate, with notes of toasted oak
• Taste: Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a persistent finish
• Recommended pairings: Red meat, game

6 - Torrontés Valley

Produced in the suggestive Valles Calchaquíes, in the province of Salta, at over 2,000 metres above sea level, this Torrontés is born from the vision of Bodega Vallisto, a young and contemporary winery that enhances the native Argentine varieties with a fresh, elegant style and a strong territorial identity.  This altitude gives the wine a unique freshness and typicity, best expressing the characteristics of Torrontés. Vallisto offers a Torrontés that, while maintaining its aromatic typicity, focuses on finesse and freshness, ideal for those looking for an original and modern Argentine white.

• Producer: Vallisto
• Name: Cafayate Valley, Valles Calchaquíes, Salta, Argentina
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape variety: 100% Torrontés
• Alcohol content: 13.0% vol
• Format: 0.75 L
• Serving temperature: 10–12 °C
• Color: Bright yellow with greenish reflections
• Fragrance: Fruity aromas of white peach and floral notes of jasmine and orange blossom
• Taste: Fresh, fruity and citrusy, with a pleasant acidity that invites another sip
• Recommended pairings: Seafood dishes - Grilled fish - White meats - Excellent with Asian cuisine (sushi, pad thai, light curries) - Fresh and soft cheeses - Perfect as an aromatic and intriguing aperitif.
• Awards: James Suckling: 93/100