43 - Tour Malbec Mendoza in 4 Bottles

Includes 4 bottles of 750 cl

1 - The Enemy Malbec

The grapes come from vineyards located in Tunuyán, in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, at an altitude of approximately 1,300 meters above sea level. The soils are calcareous-chalky and rocky, and the climate is characterized by significant temperature variations between day and night, ideal conditions for optimal ripening of the grapes.

• Producer: Bodega Aleanna
• Name: Mendoza PGI
• Vintage: 2021
• Grape varieties: 89% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
• Alcohol content: 13.5% vol
• Format: 0.75 L
• Serving temperature : 16–18 °C
• Nose: Floral aromas of violet and lavender, ripe red fruits, mineral notes of chalk and graphite, sweet spices, vanilla and toasting
• Taste: Soft, balanced, fleshy, with marked tannins and well-balanced acidity; long and mineral finish
• Recommended Pairings : Grilled red meats – Roasts – Game – Mature cheeses
• Awards: Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate: 92/100 - James Suckling: 92/100 - Tim Atkin: 92/100

2 - 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

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 - 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