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Description of the Doña Paula Estate
Doña Paula Estate, located in the fertile Mendoza region of Argentina, is known for its dedication to crafting wines that reflect the essence of their terroir. Specializing in Malbec, the estate showcases this iconic Argentinian grape, using sustainable viticulture methods to cultivate vines that produce the highest quality grapes. Doña Paula is committed to expressing the richness and diversity of Mendoza through its wines.
Description of the Cuvée Doña Paula Los Cardos Malbec
Cuvée Doña Paula Los Cardos Malbec is a celebration of Argentina’s most distinctive grape variety. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards, this Malbec embodies the perfect balance between aromatic intensity and suppleness on the palate. Carefully vinified, Los Cardos Malbec highlights the aromas of ripe fruit and the finesse of the tannins, offering an accessible cuvée that does not lack complexity or depth.
Aromas of the Cuvée
Los Cardos Malbec has a rich and engaging aromatic profile, with dominant notes of blackberry, plum and violet, accompanied by touches of chocolate and vanilla. The oak aging contributes to the structure of the wine, adding an extra dimension without masking the characteristic fruitiness of Malbec.
Where are we traveling?
Mendoza
In the central-western part of Argentina, at the foot of the Andes, Mendoza concentrates 75% of all the vineyards in Argentina and the largest number of wineries in the country. This makes it the most important wine-growing province and one of the main production centers in the world. Mendoza has been cultivating vines since 1598 and this culture took on its full scope after the arrival of the railway in 1885.
The Andes record their highest peaks in Mendoza: with 6,959 meters, Aconcagua is the highest peak in America. The presence of the Andes, which acts as a barrier to the humid winds of the Pacific, added to the distance of the Atlantic Ocean, models the climate generating ideal conditions for the cultivation of the vine. The altitude, the continental climate, the heterogeneity of the soils and the water of the thaw are key factors for the production of excellent quality wines, which are added to a marked winemaking tradition.
The little history of the country
Argentina
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.