COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
SuperUco
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Calcáreo is an artisanal, terroir-driven Malbec crafted by SuperUco, the acclaimed biodynamic winery founded by the Michelini brothers (Matías, Gerardo, and Juan Pablo) alongside Daniel Sammartino. Located in the high-altitude Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina, SuperUco focuses on expressing the pure, unadulterated character of extreme soils. The 'Calcáreo' line specifically highlights the intense limestone (calcium carbonate) deposits found in select parcels of Gualtallary and Altamira. This wine represents a modern paradigm of Argentine Malbec: moving away from heavy oak and over-extraction toward tension, minerality, and electric freshness.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
SuperUco is a fully biodynamic estate, designed in concentric circles to harmonize with the surrounding Andean ecosystem.
Fact 02
The name 'Calcáreo' refers directly to the calcium carbonate (limestone) coated gravels that define the vineyard soils.
Fact 03
The Michelini brothers are widely credited with pioneering the modern, high-acid, mineral-driven style of Uco Valley wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from high-altitude, biodynamically farmed vineyards in the Uco Valley. Fermentation takes place in concrete eggs using 100% native yeasts to preserve the raw expression of the terroir. The wine undergoes maceration with a portion of whole clusters to add structural complexity and herbal freshness. Aging occurs in concrete vats and neutral oak foudres, avoiding any new oak influence to ensure the chalky, mineral texture and vibrant fruit remain the central focus. Bottled with minimal filtration and low sulfur additions.
