COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Alamos
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Alamos Malbec is a red wine produced in Mendoza, Argentina, primarily from Malbec grapes grown in the Uco Valley. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes, between 3,000 and 5,000 feet, benefiting from intense sunlight and cool nights, with irrigation from Andean snowmelt. The wine is part of the portfolio of Alamos, a brand associated with the historic Catena Zapata family, known for pioneering high-altitude viticulture in Argentina. The 2023 vintage was marked by frost, leading to concentrated flavors and early harvest. The 2024 vintage includes a blend of 90% Malbec and 10% Bonarda.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are irrigated by mineral-rich snowmelt from the Andes Mountains.
Fact 02
The high altitude means intense sunlight during the day and cool temperatures at night.
Fact 03
Alamos is part of the historic Catena Zapata family, renowned for Argentine wine.
Fact 04
Grapes are handpicked from vineyards between 3,000 and 5,000 feet elevation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grapes for Alamos Malbec are destemmed and crushed, followed by a cold soak for 2 to 3 days to maximize color and aroma. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks over 8 to 12 days, after which the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. The 2024 vintage is aged for 6 to 8 months in French oak barrels with a medium toast. The 2023 vintage was characterized by an earlier harvest due to frost, leading to concentrated fruit. The 2024 vintage is a blend of 90% Malbec and 10% Bonarda, while the 2023 vintage is described as Malbec, with blend specifics not confirmed.
