Malbec D.O.C.
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, beef empanadas
✨ Technical Specifications
As one of the torchbearers of Argentine viticultural history, Nieto Senetiner's Malbec D.O.C. represents a landmark achievement in South American winemaking. This wine proudly bears the Luján de Cuyo Denominación de Origen Controlada (D.O.C.) designation—the very first D.O.C. established in the Americas in 1989 to safeguard the traditional character and exceptional quality of the region's Malbec. Sourced from historic, high-altitude vineyards in the clay-loam soils of Luján de Cuyo, the grapes are hand-harvested from old vines that yield concentrated, expressive fruit. The wine undergoes traditional fermentation followed by aging in French oak barrels, resulting in a classic Mendoza profile. It weaves a sensory tale of ripe plums, blackberries, and elegant violet aromas, framed by sweet spices and structured, velvety tannins that pay homage to over a century of winemaking heritage.
🍾 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
Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14%