COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Bodegas y Viñedos Hugo y Eduardo Pulenta
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Zulema Malbec 2022 is a single-varietal Malbec from the Luján de Cuyo region of Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is named in honor of Finca La Zulema, the original Pulenta Estate, and serves as a tribute to the winery's origins. Bodegas y Viñedos Hugo y Eduardo Pulenta, established in 2002, carries forward a four-generation family history in Argentine viticulture, dating back to 1902. The estate's philosophy emphasizes the creation of limited series of high-quality wines that express Argentine pride and a thoughtful approach to the consumer. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 980 meters, on alluvial soils characterized by low fertility, which promotes good polyphenol concentration in the grapes. The 2022 vintage benefited from favorable weather, contributing to the ripeness and concentration of the fruit.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard planted in 1992.
Fact 02
Named after the Pulenta family's original estate.
Fact 03
Represents a four-generation winemaking legacy.
Fact 04
Grown at 980 meters altitude.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for La Zulema Malbec begins with a pre-fermentation maceration of 12-24 hours at low temperatures (5-8°C). Fermentation occurs in a combination of stainless steel tanks and concrete vats. Malolactic fermentation is spontaneous, taking place in concrete vats, and potentially in French oak barrels according to some sources. The wine is then aged for 4-6 months in second and third-use barrels, with some indications of a longer aging period of 16-18 months in French oak. Grapes are harvested manually with selection of bunches and berries.
