The Apple doesn't fall far from the tree - Malbec - 2021

An Argentinian red wine that tells the story of Matias Riccitelli 's roots. Thought as a tribute to those who were there before him, who shaped it with their genes, their education, their example. He says it himself: "As an apple does not fall far from the tree, a wine cannot be made without history. My winemaking reflects what my family taught me and reflects the passion that characterizes me." This vintage uses grapes from 2 regions: Lujan de Cuyo and the Uco Valley . The vineyards are located between 900 and 1100 meters above sea level. The harvest is entirely manual and careful sorting is carried out before vinification in order to select the best grapes. Fermentation takes place under the action of natural yeasts and the wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels . No filtration is carried out before bottling. This full-bodied wine reveals beautiful aromas of wild black fruits , blackberries , blackcurrant , peppery spices , licorice , vanilla , cocoa and a touch of menthol . On the palate, it is rich with ripe and supple tannins, the acidity enhances the flavors and gives way to a long finish.

Although Argentina is considered the "new world", its wine tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization, in the 16th century and then by Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been part of the country's culture. No wine-producing country in the world has made more progress in the last years of the 20th century (on the viticultural and oenological level and necessarily financially) which has allowed the country's wine producers to increase quality levels and have succeeded in consolidating an international export market. Argentina has now become the fifth largest wine producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain and the United States. Viticulture is practiced mainly in the foothills of the Andes, and more particularly in Mendoza, where the desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to give rise to aromatic and intensely perfumed wines. Some vineyards can even be planted up to 3000 meters above sea level! The terroir here is well suited to the grape variety adopted by Argentina: the omnipresent Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, he is today responsible for some of the most famous Argentinian wines, which are characterized by their brightness and intensity, with floral notes and dark fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape variety of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which gives a wine with a floral and tropical taste. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentinian wines are recognized throughout the world for their full-bodied reds and as high-quality wines.