Quimera
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release, though high-quality vintages can cellar well for up to 15 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb, and hearty beef stews.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Achaval Ferrer Quimera is a premium red blend produced in Mendoza, Argentina. It is a Bordeaux-style blend typically composed of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, with the exact proportions varying by vintage. The grapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, characterized by alluvial soils and significant diurnal temperature shifts. In the cellar, the wine undergoes fermentation in concrete tanks followed by aging in French oak barrels, typically for approximately 12 months, resulting in a structured, full-bodied wine with integrated tannins and balanced acidity.
🍾 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.