Reserva Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, hearty beef empanadas
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the pioneering brothers Hector and Pablo Durigutti, the Reserva Malbec is a beautiful tribute to Mendoza's rich viticultural heritage. Sourced from select high-altitude vineyards in Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, this wine captures the diverse expressions of Mendoza's alluvial soils. The Durigutti brothers employ a low-intervention philosophy, utilizing native yeasts and aging the wine in oak to respect the natural character of the fruit. This Reserva style balances the classic, lush black-fruit profile of Argentine Malbec with a refined structure, elegant mineral undertones, and a touch of savory spice, reflecting the historic soul of old-school Mendoza winemaking brought into the modern era.
🍾 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