COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Pyros Wines
REGION
San Juan
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pyros Appellation Malbec is a 100% Malbec from the Pedernal Valley in San Juan, Argentina. The Pyros Wines project, founded by Myndert Pon, aims to highlight the distinctive terroir of this high-altitude region. The Pedernal Valley is characterized by its calcareous soils and a cold desert climate with significant diurnal temperature variations. Winemaker Paula González oversees the production, focusing on expressing the unique qualities of the valley's fruit. The name 'Pyros' is derived from the ancient Greek word for fire, referencing the flint-like stones found in the valley.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Pyros' after the Greek word for fire, inspired by flint stones.
Fact 02
Grapes are hand-harvested at night or dawn to preserve freshness.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated at over 1,400 meters (4,600+ feet) above sea level.
Fact 04
The region's soils are rich in limestone and flint.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Pyros Appellation Malbec involves hand-harvesting grapes at night or dawn to preserve freshness. A cold pre-fermentation maceration is employed for 72 hours at around 10°C. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, concrete eggs, and French oak barrels, utilizing both inoculated and native yeasts. The wine is then aged for approximately 12 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels, with varying percentages of new and used oak. Following barrel aging, the wine undergoes additional bottle aging before release.
