Malmau
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 4–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, wild mushroom empanadas
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Morandé's 'Malmau' is a compelling tribute to the viticultural heritage of Chile's Maule Valley, with its name playfully combining 'Malbec' and 'Maule'. Sourced from ancient, dry-farmed, head-trained vines, this wine represents a rescue mission of sorts, showcasing the incredible potential of Maule's historic terroirs. The vines grow in weathered granitic soils with clay, forcing their roots deep to find moisture and imparting a distinct mineral tension to the wine. To honor this unique fruit, the winemaking team employs minimal intervention, utilizing traditional concrete vessels and large neutral oak foudres for aging. This approach preserves the grape's intense floral aromas, dark fruit profile, and rustic, earth-driven complexity, resulting in a Malbec of profound character and sense of place.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1996 by pioneering winemaker Pablo Morandé, Viña Morandé is a trailblazing Chilean winery renowned for its innovative spirit and commitment to expressing the country's diverse terroirs. Headquartered in Pelequén within the O'Higgins Region, the estate is celebrated for Morandé's historic role in introducing cool-climate viticulture to the Casablanca Valley. The winery employs a forward-thinking production philosophy, utilizing traditional large oak foudres, concrete eggs, and clay amphorae to craft highly expressive, minimal-intervention wines. Their acclaimed portfolio spans from the iconic, estate-grown Bordeaux-style blend House of Morandé to the terroir-driven Gran Reserva and Terrarum lines, showcasing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Sauvignon Blanc. The official estate is located at Ruta 5 Sur, Km 122, Pelequén, Malloa, O'Higgins, Chile, and more information can be found at https://www.morande.cl.