Matias Riccitelli Malbec 2022
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This wine is crafted with a deep influence from the Andes Mountains, which provides a unique environment for the selected species of cactus used on the label. The Malbec grapes used in this wine come from the Gualtallary limestone soils and are carefully vinified in small concrete vats with destemmed grapes, using wild yeasts at temperatures between 25ºC to 27ºC for several weeks. The wine is then aged in used barrels until the next vintage, allowing for a smooth and balanced finish. This wine is a testament to the unique terroir of the Andes Mountains and the expertise of the winemaker in crafting a wine that truly reflects its environment.
| Country |
Argentina |
|---|---|
| Producer |
Matias Riccitelli |
| Size |
750ml |
| Varietal |
Malbec |
| Vintage |
2022 |
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Matias Riccitelli was born in Cafayate, Salta, a little village in the north of Argentina, a place where you can actually breathe wine. He moved to mendoza with his family, where he studied winemaking, few years later Matias became as a winemaker for one of the most prestigious wineries in Argentina. A traveler and a tireless dreamer, after taking part of countless harvests all over the wine world, where he gathered lots of anecdotes, he eventually decided to join these experiences with Jorge Riccitelli’s teachings (his father and mentor) and he established Riccitelli Wines in 2009.
The winery is located in Las Compuertas (1100 meters above sea level). It is the highest area of Lujan de Cuyo, where they have 20 hectares of ungrafted old vineyards. They also work with minor growers that own their lands at the bottom of the Andes halfway between 1000 and 1700 masl such as Gualtallary, Chacayes, Vistalba, Las Compuertas and La Carrera.
In 2015 they started a new project. They revalued old vineyards Semillon, Merlot and Malbec from the Argentinian Patagonia. They come from vineyards that were planted by the end of the sixties and that are located in Rio Negro high valley.
The harvests are handmade, in this way they keep the integrity of each cluster of grapes. After this they are dropped into little concrete vats. What they want from the vineyards is to secure the best expression of the terroir keeping the highest purity and delicacy in winemaking and also in aging, taking care about their singularity in order to obtain vibrant wines. These great diversity of soils highly influenced by height, shows Argentinian great potential in winemaking and that is what they want to express with their wines.
Malbec is a red wine grape variety that is originally from France. It is now primarily grown in Argentina, where it has become one of the country's most successful and recognizable exports. The grape produces a deep purple wine with dark fruit flavors, such as blackberry and plum, along with notes of spice and tobacco.
Malbec wines tend to be full-bodied with moderate acidity and medium to high tannins. They are often aged in oak barrels to give them a smooth, round texture and subtle vanilla or toast flavors. Malbec pairs well with red meats, particularly beef, and hearty, flavorful cheeses.
