COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Matias Riccitelli Wines
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Matias Riccitelli Kung Fu Malbec is a single-varietal Malbec from the Gualtallary sub-region of Mendoza, Argentina. Situated at high altitudes between 1,350 and 1,400 meters, the vineyards are farmed organically. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, with fermentation occurring in concrete vessels using indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged in concrete eggs and bottled unfiltered and without added sulfites, aiming to express the pure potential of the terroir. Matias Riccitelli, the producer, established his winery in 2009, blending his international winemaking experience with his family's deep roots in Argentinian viticulture.
ALCOHOL
13.3%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Kung Fu' for its 'kick-ass' style that challenges expectations.
Fact 02
Crafted with zero added sulfites.
Fact 03
Fermented in concrete 'eggs' for natural yeast development.
Fact 04
Grapes grown at over 1,350 meters above sea level.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Matias Riccitelli Kung Fu Malbec is produced using a minimal intervention approach. Grapes are sourced from high-altitude organic vineyards and hand-harvested. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts in concrete vessels, with 50% of the grapes fermented as whole bunches. Following fermentation, the wine ages for 8 months in concrete eggs. It is then bottled unfiltered and without the addition of sulfites, a practice that underscores the commitment to natural winemaking and terroir expression.
