Terrazas Malbec 2022
Country
Argentina
Producer
Terrazas de los Andes
Grape(s)
Malbec (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Robust
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
14%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Organic
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Producer
Founded in 1991, with the vision of the unique potential in Mendoza, Terrazas de los Andes looked for the ideal terroir around the high-altitude terraces and cool climate within Mendoza. They acquired La Perla, a century old winery, located in Peredriel, Lujan de Cuyo and modernised the winery, with sustainable equipment. After several years dedicated to transforming the vineyards, they released their fist vintage in 1996, it embodied the modern and elegant style that has continued to the day. They continued to purchase vineyards in Mendoza’s most prestigious appellations like the Uco Valley’s El Espinillo vineyard at 1650 meters above sea level, which is the 2nd highest in Mendoza. The company value sustainability, all 500ha are farmed regeneratively and organically, irrigated with local glacier water, they have recently reduced their carbon footprint by 24%.
Tasting Notes
From vineyards situated at over 1000 metres above sea level, this is a Malbec of Mendoza`s trademark intensity and purity of fruit, which is further enhanced by use of only the free-run wine, aged for 12 months in a mixture of new and old French and American oak barrels. The wine is harmonious and smooth, with racy notes of violet and graphite accenting the backbone of plum and currant fruit.
Food
Ideal with rare roasted lamb or beef. Also with heavily rustic sausages.