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
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)
13.5-14