Carmela Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rich mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted as a heartfelt tribute to Carmela, the mother of winemaking brothers Hector and Pablo Durigutti, this flagship Malbec represents the pinnacle of their old-vine heritage in Las Compuertas, Lujan de Cuyo. Sourced from historical vineyards planted on their own roots in alluvial, clay-loam soils irrigated by the ancient meltwaters of the Mendoza River, the wine honors traditional Argentine viticulture. The Durigutti brothers employ meticulous hand-harvesting, native yeast fermentation in concrete vats, and patient aging in French oak foudres and barrels. This results in a deeply expressive, elegant Malbec that balances intense dark fruit and floral violet notes with a refined, mineral-driven structure, capturing both family legacy and the soul of one of Mendoza's most historic terroirs.
🍾 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%