Aguijon de Abeja Reina Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled pork chops, earthy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Aguijón de Abeja' (Sting of the Bee) range was conceived by the Durigutti brothers as a tribute to the tireless, cooperative work of the honeybee, whose pollination is vital to the vineyard's ecosystem. While the brothers are famous for their Mendoza roots, this 'Reina' (Queen) bottling ventures south to the cold, wind-swept plains of Patagonia. Here, the extreme climate, marked by intense winds, abundant sunshine, and cold nights, coaxes a remarkably distinct personality from the Malbec grape. Unlike its richer, more muscular Mendoza cousins, this Patagonian expression is defined by its elegance, vibrant acidity, and intense floral aromatics. The winemaking focuses on preserving this cool-climate purity, utilizing gentle extraction and careful aging to deliver a wine of tension, bright red fruit, and refined structure.
🍾 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%