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
Durigutti Family Winemakers was established in 2002 by winemaking brothers Héctor and Pablo Durigutti, who sought to champion Argentina's heritage terroirs through precise, artisanal winemaking. Their viticultural base centers on Finca Victoria in Las Compuertas, a historic high-altitude appellation within Luján de Cuyo perched above 1,000 meters along the Mendoza River. Here, ancient alluvial soils rich in silt, gravel, and limestone combine with intense Andean sunshine and marked diurnal shifts, creating optimal conditions for certified organic viticulture. Rejecting heavy-handed intervention, the Durigutti brothers emphasize spontaneous native yeast fermentations, concrete vats, ceramic amphorae, and judicious oak aging to preserve varietal clarity and site transparency. Their portfolio reflects an extraordinary stylistic breadth, anchored by the benchmark Proyecto Las Compuertas Malbec and the icon cuvée Esencia, alongside heritage recovery projects such as Cara Sucia and terroir-driven expressions from regional outposts across Mendoza and San Juan.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon