Size75cl
Vintage2023
ABV13.5%
CountryArgentina
RegionPatagonia
Main GrapeMalbec (93%)
ExpressionRed, Richly Textured and Full-Bodied

Tasting note

Purple with violet reflections. Nose: medium-high intensity, notes of red fruits. Palate: good entry, excellent freshness, hints of early-harvest raspberries. Notably fluid with natural acidity. Tannins and alcohol well integrated. Very good mouthfeel, overall structure.

Viticulture

Clasico Malbec´s grapes come from 8 vineyards located along the Río Negro river (Mainque, Cervantes, Valle Azul, Darwin, Luis Beltran). Classic soils of the Upper Valley, of alluvial origin, with loamy-clay and loamy-sandy texture. Vineyards with an average age of 40 years. High and low trellises. 5000 plants per hectare.

Vinification

Cold maceration for 48 hours. Fermentation in concrete and stainless steel tanks for approximately 12 days at 28-30°C. Manual punch-downs, gentle pump-overs, and délestage. Complete malolactic fermentation. Aging for 6 months in French oak (225-liter barrels) with 40% new barrels, 30% second-use, and 30% third-use. Bottle aging for 12+ months.

Food Match

Steak, pork, and lamb, as well as fattier fish like salmon and poultry with dark meat. Game meat—like bison, ostrich, and venison—are also a safe bet. In addition to meat pairings, consider foods with richer sauces or more vibrant flavors.

ClosureNatural Cork
Suitable for
Vegans
Vegetarians
Grape Varieties
Malbec93%
Merlot7%
pH3.6
Total Acidity5.78g/l Tartaric
Residual Sugar3.37g/l
Allergens
Sulphur
SKU CodeL7876123