Don Nicanor Blend
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb, rich beef empanadas
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of Don Nicanor Nieto, a foundational figure in the winery's rich history, the Don Nicanor Blend is a masterful expression of Mendoza's high-altitude terroir. Crafted from select parcels in Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, this red blend marries the plush, velvety dark fruit of Malbec with the robust structure and spice of Cabernet Sauvignon and other complementary varietals. The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo meticulous fermentation before aging in French oak barrels. This process imparts elegant notes of vanilla, cocoa, and tobacco to the vibrant blackberry and plum core. The wine stands as a tribute to traditional Argentine winemaking, blending old-world structure with the intense, sun-drenched fruit of the Andes.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1888 by Italian immigrants in the premier Vistalba subregion of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Nieto Senetiner stands as one of Argentina's foundational and most storied wineries. Expanded and revitalized by the Nieto and Senetiner families beginning in 1969, the estate pairs more than a century of viticultural heritage with modern vinification techniques. Nestled in the high-altitude foothills of the Andes, the vineyards thrive in semi-arid conditions that produce concentrated, balanced fruit with remarkable depth. The winery is internationally celebrated for its rich, expressive Malbecs and its flagship Don Nicanor portfolio, showcasing complex red blends, old-vine selections, and refined varietal wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%