Aguijon de Abeja Obrera Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops with rosemary, hard aged cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
The Aguij3n de Abeja (Worker Bee) line by the Durigutti brothers is a poetic tribute to the vineyard laborers whose meticulous, collective efforts mirror the tireless dedication of a beehive. For this expression, the focus shifts to the dramatic, high-altitude terroir of Salta in northern Argentina. Grown in some of the highest vineyards on Earth, the grapes are exposed to intense solar radiation and extreme diurnal temperature swings. This unique mountain climate forces the Cabernet Sauvignon vines to develop thick skins, resulting in a wine of deep concentration, robust structure, and a distinctive aromatic profile rich in dark berries, black pepper, and subtle pyrazinic spice. Crafted with minimal intervention, the wine is aged to balance its powerful mountain tannins while preserving its vibrant, terroir-driven freshness.
🍾 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 Sauvignon