Aguijon de Abeja Obrera Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted red peppers stuffed with goat cheese, or rosemary-rubbed pork tenderloin.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Aguijón de Abeja (Worker Bee) line by the Durigutti brothers is a tribute to the tireless, meticulous work of the honeybee, reflecting the artisanal dedication of the vineyard workers. For this Cabernet Franc, the focus shifts to the high-altitude, sun-drenched valleys of San Juan, Argentina. Here, the intense Andean sun and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts yield a Cabernet Franc of remarkable intensity and freshness. The wine is crafted to showcase the wilder, more rustic side of the varietal, featuring prominent notes of red currants, roasted red pepper, and black pepper, balanced by vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins derived from concrete vat fermentation and careful oak aging.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2002 by brothers and winemakers Héctor and Pablo Durigutti, Durigutti Family Winemakers is rooted in the historic terroir of Las Compuertas in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Guided by a philosophy of minimal intervention and deep respect for agricultural heritage, the estate crafts terroir-driven wines using native yeasts, gentle extraction, and maturation vessels such as concrete eggs. While deeply committed to revitalizing centenarian vineyards in Mendoza, the brothers also champion diverse regional expressions sourced from high-altitude terroirs across Argentina, ranging from the northern valleys to Patagonia. Durigutti is internationally acclaimed for its expressive, finely structured interpretations of Malbec, Bonarda, and Cabernet Franc, alongside premium flagship bottlings under the Familia Durigutti and Gran Reserva lines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Franc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-1%