Aguijon de Abeja Obrera Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, beef empanadas, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Aguijón de Abeja, meaning 'Sting of the Bee,' is a tribute by the Durigutti brothers to the tireless work of the honeybee, whose pollination is vital to the ecosystem, mirroring the meticulous labor in the vineyards. The 'Obrera' (Worker Bee) Malbec is sourced from the cool, wind-swept plains of Patagonia, specifically San Patricio del Chañar in Neuquén. This southern, high-latitude terroir imparts a unique signature to the classic Argentine Malbec, yielding a wine with vibrant acidity, deep color, and intense floral and black fruit aromas. Fermented with native yeasts and aged with minimal intervention, it captures the wild, pristine essence of the Patagonian landscape.
🍾 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
Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%