COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Durigutti Family Winemakers
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pie de Monte by Durigutti Family Winemakers is a terroir-focused project created by brothers Héctor and Pablo Durigutti. This specific bottling comes from Finca Ruano, located in the traditional, high-altitude sub-region of Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina. The project aims to showcase the diverse soil profiles and microclimates found at the foot of the Andes Mountains (hence 'Pie de Monte'). By focusing on single-vineyard expressions, the Durigutti brothers highlight the historical heritage of old-vine Malbec in Mendoza, delivering a wine that reflects the unique geological footprint of Finca Ruano's clay and stony soils.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Pie de Monte' translates to 'foothills', referring to the vineyards situated at the base of the Andes Mountains.
Fact 02
Durigutti brothers Héctor and Pablo are renowned pioneers in reviving traditional concrete egg fermentation in Argentina.
Fact 03
Finca Ruano features ancient soils rich in clay and surface stones, contributing to the wine's distinct structural elegance.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Pie de Monte Finca Ruano focuses on minimal intervention to preserve the purity of the terroir. Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a meticulous selection process. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats using native yeasts to enhance regional character. The wine is aged in concrete eggs and neutral oak foudres rather than new barriques, avoiding heavy oak influence and allowing the vibrant fruit and mineral nuances of the Luján de Cuyo terroir to remain at the forefront.
