Carmela Reserva Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, beef empanadas
✨ Technical Specifications
Named as a heartfelt tribute to Carmela, the mother of winemaking brothers Héctor and Pablo Durigutti, this Reserva Malbec represents the family's deep roots in Mendoza. Sourced from carefully selected high-altitude vineyards in Luján de Cuyo, the wine reflects the classic terroir of the region, characterized by alluvial soils, warm sunny days, and cool mountain nights. The winemaking process respects traditional methods, utilizing native yeasts and aging in oak barrels to craft a wine that balances rich fruit expression with elegant structure, showcasing notes of ripe plums, dark cherries, and delicate sweet spices.
🍾 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