COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
100% Malbec
PRODUCER
Matias Riccitelli
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hey Malbec! by Matias Riccitelli is a 2022 dry red wine from Mendoza, Argentina, made from 100% Malbec. The wine is a modern interpretation of Malbec, designed to be fresh and fruit-forward. It is a blend sourced equally from the Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo, two prominent sub-regions within Mendoza, each contributing unique characteristics due to their distinct altitudes and soil compositions. Matias Riccitelli, following in his father's footsteps, founded his winery with a philosophy of minimal intervention to showcase terroir. The name and label of 'Hey Malbec!' reflect a contemporary, approachable style.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced from vineyards between 950 and 1,400 meters altitude.
Fact 02
Combines grapes from calcareous and loam-clay soils.
Fact 03
Minimal oak influence to preserve fruit purity.
Fact 04
Name and label reflect a youthful, bold aesthetic.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2022 Hey Malbec! is produced using a focus on preserving freshness and fruit purity. Grapes are hand-harvested in small trays. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts in small concrete vats, with a portion of whole clusters included to enhance fruitiness. The wine is aged primarily in concrete tanks (around 70%), with the remainder in used French oak barrels, minimizing oak influence. This approach aligns with Matias Riccitelli's philosophy of minimal intervention to showcase the unique terroir of Mendoza's high-altitude vineyards.
