COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Tres 14 Vinos de Garage
REGION
Cuyo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Irracional is an artisanal, small-production Malbec crafted under the Tres 14 Vinos de Garage label, a personal project of the legendary Argentine winemaker Daniel Pi and his children, Daniela and Gonzalo. Located in the remote, high-altitude Valle de Calingasta in San Juan, Argentina, this wine represents a departure from industrial winemaking. The Calingasta Valley is characterized by its extreme continental climate, stony soils, and intense sunlight, which yield grapes of exceptional concentration and freshness. This project highlights the family's passion for micro-terroirs and minimal-intervention garage winemaking.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Created by Daniel Pi, one of Argentina's most influential winemakers, as a highly personal family garage project.
Fact 02
Sourced from the remote Valle de Calingasta, a high-altitude valley in San Juan known for its extreme, rocky terroir.
Fact 03
The name 'Irracional' reflects the crazy passion required to make wine in such a challenging, isolated mountain environment.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Irracional focuses on micro-vinification and hands-on craftsmanship. Grapes are hand-harvested from select parcels in the Calingasta Valley. Fermentation takes place in small vessels, such as concrete eggs or small open-top fermenters, using native yeasts to preserve the authentic character of the terroir. The wine is aged in neutral oak barrels and concrete to allow the vibrant fruit and chalky mineral textures to shine without being overpowered by heavy oak influence. It is bottled with minimal filtration.
