Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $123.61Original €110.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Mendoza
Elevation 1110.0 meters
Sites Los Chacayes, Uco Valley
Fermentation Vessels 6,500-litre oak casks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit underwent double selection of bunches and berries, four days of cold maceration, fermentation at 28–30°C in 6,500-litre oak casks using wild yeasts and punch-downs only, 30 days of post-fermentation maceration, and malolactic fermentation in barrels. Maturation lasted 16 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes Cassis, blueberries, floral hints, firm structure, medium-grained very long tannins and freshness from natural acidity
Food Pairing Grilled, roasted or smoked preparations; red meat or pork; hard and smoked cheeses; peppery or spicy dishes; grilled vegetables and mushrooms
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Mendoza
Elevation 1300.0 meters
Sites Gualtallary, Uco Valley
Fermentation Vessels 6,500-litre oak casks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit underwent double selection of bunches and berries, four days of cold maceration, fermentation at 28–30°C in 6,500-litre oak casks using wild yeasts and punch-downs only, 30 days of post-fermentation maceration, and malolactic fermentation in barrels. Maturation lasted 16 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes Cassis, blueberries, floral hints, strong structure, medium-grained long tannins and fresh natural acidity
Food Pairing Roasted or smoked dishes; red meat or pork; hard and smoked cheeses; peppery or spicy dishes; grilled vegetables and mushrooms
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.86 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Mendoza
Elevation 1100.0 meters
Sites Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley
Fermentation Vessels 6,500-litre oak casks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit underwent double selection of bunches and berries, four days of cold maceration, fermentation at 28–30°C in 6,500-litre oak casks using wild yeasts and punch-downs only, 30 days of post-fermentation maceration, and malolactic fermentation in barrels. Maturation lasted 16 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes Cassis, blueberries, floral hints, pronounced structure, medium-grained long tannins and fresh natural acidity
Food Pairing Roasted or smoked dishes; red meat or pork; hard and smoked cheeses; peppery or spicy dishes; grilled vegetables and mushrooms
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Mendoza
Elevation 1300.0 meters
Sites Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Fermentation Vessels 6,500-litre oak casks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were chilled at 8°C for 24 hours before crushing, followed by double selection of bunches and berries and four days of cold maceration. Fermentation took place at 28–30°C in 6,500-litre oak casks with wild yeasts and punch-downs. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 30–35 days, malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels, and French-oak maturation lasted 16 months.
Tasting Notes Blueberry, cassis, blackberry, floral and subtle calcareous notes; fresh acidity, balanced alcohol, fine tannins, compact and intense palate
Food Pairing Hard and smoked cheeses; peppery or spicy dishes; grilled vegetables and mushrooms; red meat cooked over an open fire
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Mendoza
Elevation 980.0 meters
Sites Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Fermentation Vessels 6,500-litre oak casks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were chilled at 8°C for 24 hours before crushing, followed by double selection of bunches and berries and four days of cold maceration. Fermentation took place at 28–30°C in 6,500-litre oak casks with native yeasts and punch-downs. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 30–35 days, malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels, and French-oak maturation lasted 16 months.
Tasting Notes Red plum, cherry, dried apricot, violet and subtle calcareous notes; full-bodied, structured and concentrated, with acidity and fine-grained tannins
Food Pairing Grilled, roasted or smoked dishes; red meat or pork; hard and smoked cheeses; peppery or spicy dishes; grilled vegetables and mushrooms
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Mendoza
Elevation 1200.0 meters
Sites Los Chacayes, Uco Valley
Fermentation Vessels 6,500-litre oak tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit underwent double selection of bunches and berries, four days of cold maceration, fermentation at 28–30°C in 6,500-litre oak tanks with native yeasts and punch-downs only, 30 days of post-fermentation maceration, and malolactic fermentation in barrels. French-oak maturation lasted 16 months.
Tasting Notes Blueberry, cassis, blackberry, floral and subtle calcareous notes; natural acidity, balanced alcohol, substantial tannins, compact and intense palate
Food Pairing Grilled, roasted or smoked dishes; red meat or pork; hard and smoked cheeses; peppery or spicy dishes; grilled vegetables and mushrooms
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.6%
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Mendoza
Elevation 1285.0 meters
Sites Gualtallary, Uco Valley
Fermentation Vessels 6,500-litre oak vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit underwent cluster selection, 96 hours of cold maceration, fermentation at 28–30°C in 6,500-litre oak vats using only wild yeasts and pump-overs, 45 days of post-fermentation maceration, and malolactic fermentation in barrels. The official sheet literally states 116 months in French oak (80% new and 20% second-use); this anomalous figure is retained as written and is not converted into aging_days or silently corrected.
Tasting Notes Deep intense red; red and black fruit; spicy, juicy and vibrant palate; elegant tannins and persistent finish
Food Pairing Grilled or roasted beef, lamb or quail; pasta with cream-based sauces
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $123.61Original €110.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $123.61Original €110.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | Price not recorded | balv.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2260037 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, 5507, Argentina
Phone
+54 (0)261 496 0409
Email
Owner
Susana Balbo
Cellarmaster
Edgardo del Pópolo