Pie de Monte Finca Ruano Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rich lentil stew
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Pie de Monte' series by the Durigutti brothers is a terroir-driven exploration of Mendoza's diverse high-altitude landscapes. 'Pie de Monte' translates to 'at the foot of the mountain,' celebrating the dramatic influence of the Andes. Finca Ruano is located in the historic appellation of Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo, where vines dig deep into ancient alluvial soils rich in clay and silt. Crafted with minimal intervention, the wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in concrete vessels, followed by aging that respects the purity of the fruit. This approach yields a Malbec of remarkable tension, elegance, and mineral complexity, capturing the authentic spirit of Vistalba's traditional viticultural heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Durigutti Family Winemakers was established in 2002 by winemaking brothers Héctor and Pablo Durigutti, who sought to champion Argentina's heritage terroirs through precise, artisanal winemaking. Their viticultural base centers on Finca Victoria in Las Compuertas, a historic high-altitude appellation within Luján de Cuyo perched above 1,000 meters along the Mendoza River. Here, ancient alluvial soils rich in silt, gravel, and limestone combine with intense Andean sunshine and marked diurnal shifts, creating optimal conditions for certified organic viticulture. Rejecting heavy-handed intervention, the Durigutti brothers emphasize spontaneous native yeast fermentations, concrete vats, ceramic amphorae, and judicious oak aging to preserve varietal clarity and site transparency. Their portfolio reflects an extraordinary stylistic breadth, anchored by the benchmark Proyecto Las Compuertas Malbec and the icon cuvée Esencia, alongside heritage recovery projects such as Cara Sucia and terroir-driven expressions from regional outposts across Mendoza and San Juan.
🍇 Grapes
Malbec
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%