HD Malbec
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, beef empanadas
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The 'HD' Malbec is a deeply personal creation by winemaker Hector Durigutti, serving as a tribute to his family heritage and the ancient, high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza. Sourced primarily from old vines in the prestigious Paraje Altamira sub-region of the Uco Valley, this wine captures the intense solar radiation and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the Andes. The vines, rooted in stony, calcium carbonate-rich soils, yield small, concentrated berries. Hector employs traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques, including fermentation with native yeasts in concrete vats, followed by aging in French oak to preserve the vibrant, dark fruit character, floral violet notes, and chalky minerality that define top-tier Argentine Malbec.
🍾 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.