Carmela Gran Reserva Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, slow-cooked beef brisket
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of Hector Durigutti's daughter, Carmela, this flagship Gran Reserva represents a deeply personal tribute and a showcase of the family's finest viticultural heritage. The grapes are sourced from historic, low-yielding old vines in Las Compuertas, a prestigious sub-appellation of Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza. Situated at the foot of the Andes, these vineyards thrive in alluvial soils composed of clay, loam, and river stones, irrigated by pure snowmelt. The winemaking philosophy blends traditional craftsmanship with modern precision, utilizing native yeasts and aging the wine for up to two years in select French oak casks. This meticulous process yields a Malbec of exceptional depth, characterized by intense floral notes of violets, dark plum, and integrated spice, reflecting the true soul of old-vine Mendoza Malbec.
🍾 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)
14-14.5%