COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Achaval Ferrer
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza is a red wine produced by Achaval Ferrer in Mendoza, Argentina, from 100% Malbec grapes. The winery, founded in 1998 by friends, focuses on creating terroir-driven wines by respecting old vines and employing minimal intervention. This particular Malbec is a blend sourced from various sub-regions within Mendoza, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, aiming to express the quintessential character of the region. The 2024 vintage is not yet available, but previous vintages highlight a commitment to sustainable farming and low yields from ancient vines.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Achaval Ferrer uses centennial, own-rooted vines, a rarity in modern viticulture.
Fact 02
Yields are kept exceptionally low, around 2.5 tons per acre, for maximum fruit concentration.
Fact 03
The winery practices minimal intervention, avoiding filtering and acid adjustments.
Fact 04
This Malbec is a blend from multiple key terroirs within Mendoza.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza is produced using a philosophy of minimal intervention. Grapes are fermented in cement tanks with regular pumping over for extraction. The wine undergoes aging for approximately 9 months in used French oak barrels. Winemaking practices strictly avoid filtering, enzyme additions, or acid correction, aiming to preserve the natural character of the Malbec and its Mendoza origin. The winery emphasizes sustainable farming and the use of very old vines with naturally low yields.
