Pie de Monte Finca Zarlenga Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, beef empanadas
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Pie de Monte' (meaning 'foothills') series by the Durigutti brothers is an exploration of Mendoza's diverse high-altitude terroirs. Finca Zarlenga is located in Villa Seca, Tunuyán, within the Uco Valley, situated at the very foot of the Andes. This terroir is defined by its stony, alluvial soils with presence of calcium carbonate and a cool mountain climate. The wine is crafted using traditional, low-intervention methods, including fermentation with native yeasts in concrete vats, followed by aging to respect the vineyard's natural expression. The result is a Malbec that balances intense dark fruit and floral violet aromas with a distinct mineral backbone and vibrant acidity, reflecting the rugged beauty of its high-altitude origin.
🍾 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%