Aguijon de Abeja Reina Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck breast, portobello mushroom burgers
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Aguijón de Abeja' (Bee Sting) artisanal project by the Durigutti brothers pays homage to the tireless, collaborative work of bees in nature, drawing a parallel to the meticulous effort of the winemaker. The 'Reina' (Queen) designation is reserved for their Cabernet Franc, celebrating the grape's noble and commanding presence. Sourced from the high-altitude, sun-drenched vineyards of San Juan, Argentina, this wine benefits from intense solar radiation and cool mountain nights. The resulting fruit yields a Cabernet Franc of remarkable concentration and freshness, characterized by wild berries, subtle bell pepper, and mineral undertones, crafted with minimal intervention to let the wild, rugged terroir of San Juan shine through.
🍾 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 Franc
🍷 ABV
13.5-14