HD Gran Reserva Malbec
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rich mushroom stew
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The HD line represents the personal vision of winemaker Hector Durigutti, crafted as a tribute to his family's deep roots in Argentine viticulture. Sourced from prized, low-yielding old vines in the high-altitude terroir of Paraje Altamira within the Uco Valley, this Gran Reserva Malbec showcases the dramatic influence of Mendoza's mountain landscape. The vines, planted in soils rich in calcium carbonate and gravel, yield small, concentrated berries. Hector employs traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques, including fermentation with native yeasts and aging in French oak foudres and barrels. This process preserves the intense floral aromas, dark fruit character, and distinctive chalky minerality that define Altamira's unique terroir, resulting in a wine of exceptional depth, structure, and elegance.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.