Carmela Guarda Malbec
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shank, or rich beef empanadas.
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Named in honor of Carmela, the mother of winemaking brothers Héctor and Pablo Durigutti, Carmela Guarda Selection de Viñedos Malbec is a heartfelt tribute to family heritage and the historic terroirs of Mendoza. Sourced from select old-vine parcels in Las Compuertas, Luján de Cuyo—a region celebrated for its clay-loam soils and high-altitude cool nights—this wine undergoes meticulous concrete vat fermentation using native yeasts before aging in French oak. It represents the pinnacle of the brothers' commitment to expressive, minimal-intervention winemaking, capturing the deep, dark fruit character, refined floral notes, and elegant mineral backbone characteristic of traditional Luján de Cuyo Malbec.
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Founded in 2002 by brothers Hector and Pablo Durigutti, Durigutti Family Winemakers is located at Pasaje de la Reta s/n, 5507 Las Compuertas, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. Renowned for their commitment to reviving and preserving local heritage, the brothers practice organic farming and minimal-intervention winemaking, utilizing concrete vats and native yeasts to craft highly expressive wines. Their portfolio showcases the diverse terroirs of Argentina, with a particular focus on elegant, terroir-driven Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and their critically acclaimed Bonarda, which can be explored further on their official website at https://durigutti.com.