COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Santiago Queirolo
REGION
Ica Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Intipalka, meaning 'Valley of the Sun' in Quechua, is the premium range of Bodega Santiago Queirolo, a historic estate founded in 1880 by Italian immigrants. Located in the hyper-arid desert of Peru's Ica Valley, the vineyards sit at 500 meters above sea level, benefiting from intense solar radiation and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. Originally kept as a private reserve for the Queirolo family, the Reserva de Familia Malbec is sourced from the estate's exceptional Parcela 4, showcasing the incredible potential of Peruvian viticulture on the global stage.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Intipalka translates to 'Valley of the Sun' in Quechua, honoring the ancient Inca heritage of the Ica Valley.
Fact 02
For years, the Reserva de Familia wines were kept strictly as a private reserve for the Queirolo family's personal consumption.
Fact 03
Sourced exclusively from Parcela 4, the estate's premier block known for producing highly concentrated Malbec.
Fact 04
Intipalka is featured at Central in Lima, frequently named the best restaurant in the world.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested in small 15 kg crates to preserve fruit integrity. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts to emphasize clean, varietal character. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged for 12 months in a combination of first and second-use French oak barrels, adding structure, complexity, and refined spice notes without overpowering the vibrant desert fruit.
