COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Achaval-Ferrer
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Achaval-Ferrer Malbec hails from Mendoza, Argentina, a region celebrated for its high-altitude vineyards. The winery, established in 1998, focuses on producing terroir-driven wines from old, ungrafted vines, some planted as early as 1910. Their winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention, respecting the land to allow the vineyard's character to be fully expressed in the final wine. This approach aims to balance the vibrant fruit typical of New World wines with the elegance and structure often found in Old World expressions.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines are over 100 years old, some planted in 1910.
Fact 02
Wines are bottled unfiltered.
Fact 03
Uses only used French oak barrels for aging.
Fact 04
Achaval-Ferrer is known for its commitment to old vines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Achaval-Ferrer Malbec is produced using grapes from old, ungrafted vines in Mendoza. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention. Fermentation takes place in cement tanks with extensive pumping over for extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for about 9 months in used French oak barrels. The wine is bottled without filtration, aiming to preserve its natural character and expression of the terroir.
