Malbec
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 7 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit and fresh acidity are at their peak.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, beef empanadas
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Achaval Ferrer's Mendoza Malbec is a masterclass in showcasing the diverse terroirs of Argentina's premier wine region. Crafted as a vibrant mosaic, this wine blends fruit sourced from old, low-yielding vineyards situated in both the classic Luján de Cuyo and the high-altitude Uco Valley. The winery's philosophy of minimal intervention shines here; by utilizing old vines—some ungrafted—and employing a gentle aging regimen of around nine months in seasoned French oak, they preserve the raw, energetic pulse of the Malbec grape. Historically, Achaval Ferrer helped redefine Argentine Malbec by steering away from over-extracted, heavily oaked styles, focusing instead on floral aromatics, bright acidity, and mineral-driven purity that pay homage to the rugged Andean landscape.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1998 by Santiago Achával and Manuel Ferrer Minetti, alongside renowned Italian winemaker Roberto Cipresso, Achaval-Ferrer is a pioneering estate located in the Perdriel district of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. The winery is celebrated for its unwavering dedication to preserving Argentina's viticultural heritage, focusing on centenarian, ungrafted vineyards that produce exceptionally low yields. Utilizing minimal intervention and aging in French oak barrels, Achaval-Ferrer crafts profound, terroir-driven red wines that showcase the diverse microclimates of Mendoza. Their portfolio is anchored by the critically acclaimed single-vineyard Malbec trilogy—Finca Altamira, Finca Bella Vista, and Finca Mirador—as well as Quimera, a meticulously structured Bordeaux-style blend.