Argentina

An unusually gentle style of winemaking, made possible by our winery's gravity-flow system, protected the fresh varietal character of the meticulously selected grapes used for UNO Malbec. This seductively silky violet-red wine pairs well with robust vegetable dishes and all red meats. - Winery

Red core with violet edges. Round and full of sweet fruit on the palate. - Winery

Battle Axe possesses a deep ruby red colour with vivid purple tones. This wine offers a great intense and complex nose of wild berries and red ripe fruit with subtle spicy notes. Its superb fruit flavours combine perfectly with toasty hues providing great structure, character and a long finish. - WineryAging:The wine was aged in new French oak barrels for 12 months. Later on, the wine remains in the bottle for at least 6 months in order to be at its best when reaching to consumer. ...

Deep ruby red with violet tones. Intense and complex bouquet with red and black fruit notes (blueberry, blackberry, etc.). Balsamic and a little bit vanilla flavour. Well balanced, elegant and persistent aftertaste. - WineryAlcohol: 15.3%pH: 3.80TA: 5.8 g/L

Tasting Notes:Modern wine with attractive dark cherry-red color with violet hues. The nose shows great intensity. Fruity aromas of cherries, blackberries and plums stand out against a background of fine toasty hints from ageing in top-quality oak. Warm, rounded and well-structured on the palate, with an explosion of fruit flavors underscored by light oaky notes. Pleasant, persistent aftertaste. - WineryAging:This Malbec was aged for six months on French Oak Barrels and then placed in bottles...

This is a wine bursting with the signature aromas of Moscato, and combined with delicious fruit flavors and a smooth and refreshing finish. Serve chilled. - Winery

A blend of 50% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon , 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine is aged separately in French oak for 10 months followed by 8 months after blending picking up juicy cherry and plum notes, hints of oak and round, ripe tannins. - Winery

The Catena Cabernet Sauvignon shows a dark ruby color with violet tones. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of ripe blackberry, black cherry, and cassis with notes of pepper, clove, and a touch of cedar. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich and displays layers of black currant and black raspberry with notes of cedar, tobacco and vanilla. This Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant wine with silky tannins that provide structure and a long and persistent finish. - Winery ...

Wine Description:Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino is made from a meticulous vine selection in the best lots of the Catena family’s estate vineyards. These Zapata vines are carefully hand tended and produce extremely low yields. The grapes are micro-fermented in new French oak barriques and the wine is then aged for 24 months in new French oak. This wine is made in very limited quantities.Tasting Notes:The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino shows a saturated dark violet color with ruby reflections;...

TASTING NOTES:Intense red color with purple hues.Expressive in the nose, ripe black fruit, violets, spices and snuff. Large amplitude in the mouth, fleshy and persistent finish. - WineryAlcohol: 14.3%Total acidity: 5.47PH: 3.60

TASTING NOTES:Red color with hints of violet. The nose expresses notes of ripe red fruit and plums. On the palate, it is a well-balanced wine with excellent acidity. The elegant, silky, well-rounded tannins are typical of the Malbec grape. Long, delicate finish.

CARO, from Catena and Rothschild, has a strong Argentine identity, characterized by the Malbec grape, which is given further elegance and complexity through blending with Cabernet Sauvignon. The combination produces a voluptuous, refined wine with a harmonious balance between the wine’s Argentinian identity and its Bordeaux style.Grape varieties:60 to 75% Cabernet Sauvignon25 to 40% MalbecLength of ageing in oak barrels: 18 months, 60% in new barrels ...

Winemaking Characteristics:Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks.Maceration: 12 days of skin contactBarrel ageing: 3 months in oak barrels Filtration: YesAlcohol: 14.5%Total Acidity: 5.10g/lpH: 3.76

TASTING NOTES & FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Aromas of dark, ripe bing cherries and toasty caramel. Full and fleshy in the mouth with loads of ripe and spicy red and black fruits. Firm tannins and great structure for such a drinkable wine with a long, persistent finish that continues to dance on your tongue long after the first sip.Pair with traditional red friendly foods like hamburgers, steak, ribs and pizza, and grilled or roasted chicken.WINERY BACKGROUND: Bodini is a wine brand built on...

Production Area:Tulum Valley, San Juan, Argentina The high-elevation vineyards are located in the area of Caucete, where vines grown in alluvial soils 2,133 feet above sea level. The plants are drip-irrigated with melted snow from the Andes Mountains, providing the optimum amount of water to each plant.Grape Varieties:60% Syrah40% MalbecVinification:The grapes are hand-harvested and immediately crushed and destemmed to preserve freshness and fruit character. The grapes undergo a cold...

WINE DESCRIPTION:Nicola Catena planted his first Malbec vineyard in Mendoza in 1902. His grandson, Nicolás Catena, is known as the man who revolutionized Argentine wine and introduced high altitude Malbec to the world. The Historic Catena Zapata vineyards are planted with the Catena family’s proprietary selection of malbec plants: the Catena Cuttings. Catena Alta Malbec is sourced from Block 18 of the Angélica vineyard, Block 4 of the La Pirámide vineyard, Block 1 of the Nicasia vineyard and...

Notes:This wine has a good balance, with strong fruity aromas highlighting notes of plum and spice. Medium bodied with round, soft tannins and a long, velvety finish. It pairs well with grilled red meat, stews and pastas.

Sourced from a single vineyard, the grapes for this wine were bunch selected and hand harvested. The wine displays aroma of ripe plum and violets along with subtle hints of vanilla. Of great structure, this wine stands out for its meatiness and intense rich flavor while a soft silky finish balances the overall experience. Drink with grilled meat or salmon, or alone in your room with the door locked... you are the boss! - Winery

Clos de los 7 is a French viticulturists’ project located at the foothills of the Andes Range, in the heart of Uco Valley, one of the main wine industry areas in the Province of Mendoza. The field has 850 ha located between 1000 and 1200 m.a.s.l. in Vista Flores, Tunuyán at 120 km to the south of the city of Mendoza. The soils have an inclination towards a north-east orientation having the best exposition to the sunlight in the southern hemisphere. - Winery** Only 1 in Stock ** ...

Viticulture: Sustainably farmed vineyards with all vines ungrafted. Vinification: Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with inner staves to create a larger quantity barrel fermented wine.Aging: 9 months in 50% French oak, 50% American oak - all second use none new. - Winery

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:58% Malbec18% Cabernet Sauvignon12% Petit Verdot8% Syrah4% MerlotAging: 60% in French oak barrels during 12 months.** Only 2 in Stock **

Diseño is the quintessential Malbec from Mendoza. Our unique old-vine style delivers ripe mountain fruit, subtle tannins, and complex Malbec character.Deep purple in color with a crimson luster, the bouquet of violets and cherry blossom unfolds to a hint of tobacco. Explosive flavors of earthy blueberry and rich chocolate are robust with well-balanced acidity. - Winery

Winemaker's Notes:Intense black purple color. On the nose, its aromas of plum, spices and red pepper stand out while delicate notes of mint can also be perceived. In the mouth, it is a very harmonious and balanced wine, with round tannins and a long finish. Vineyards:This balanced blend has its origin in our vineyards from Ugarteche, Luján de Cuyo. The yield is between 7 to 9 tonnes per hectare. These grapevines are drip irrigated and espalier trained. This estate is located at 1,050 meters...

Notes:Intense violet color. In the nose, aromas of black fruits, violets and spices. Mineral and graphite notes. Great balance and freshness in the mouth, with good concentration and medium structure. Soft tannins and persistent finish.Foor Pairing:Sirloin strip steak, chimi-churri butter, French fries with herbs and roasted tomatoes. A pairing par excellence! And when it comes to preparing it, simplicity makes this dish even more exquisite. ...

Notes:Rich and concentrated, it offers aromas of black fruit, cherry and dark berryfruit on the nose followed in the palate by a full-bodied wine with flavors of spice, blackberry, black cherry, pepper and a slight floral character. The finish is elegant and lengthy.** Only 10 in Stock **

Notes:Rich, dark violet in color with a nose of dark chocolate, berry, plum and herb. Explosively rich on the palate with long, structured tannins. Terroir: Chañar Punco is a unique sub-region surrounded by the Quilmes Mountains, located southwest within the Calchaquí Valley. The Calchaquí Valley is Argentina's best-known wine growing region after Mendoza. At 6500 feet above sea level, this terroir displays unique characteristics. Poor, rocky and calcareous soil combined with the scarce heat...

The Don David range are the flagship wines of the Bodega El Esteco estate named in homage to the winery founder David Michel.Terroir: Each selection in the Don David range is sourced from entirely estate owned vineyards throughout the Cafayate Valley. Vineyards sit at elevations well above 3,000 feet with many sitting above 6,000 feet. The power of the sun at these elevations combined with very little moisture or pests leads to wines of unique purity and concentration.Vinification:...

Description:Famiglia Bianchi Malbec is a deep purple-red color, Valentin Bianchi’s Famiglia Bianchi Malbec has luscious fruit aromas, with hints of ripe plums and cherries, and subtle spicy touches. Aromas of chocolate, roasted coffee, mocha cream and vanilla are also present. The strong fruit flavors come through on the palate, with an intense, persistent and round mouthfeel, showing sweet and ripe tannins.Serving Hints:This wine is ideal to serve with a large variety of foods, especially...

Four different varieties from our three different sites to make the best Malbec-based blend on each particular harvest. Not necessarily the same wine year after year. Growing our own grapes gives us the flexibility to blend in with three of many other varietals: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Bonarda, or Cabernet Franc.Malbec as the anchor provides velvety and medium sweet tannins. The final result is a wine that surrenders a brooding bouquet exhibiting notes of wood...

This wine comes from the Finca Pircas in Uco Valley, at 3478 feet. Sub soil type: round rocks on deep alluvial deposits with excellent drainage. Fermentation initiated with indigenous yeasts, with a small percentage of passito malbec was added to the fermenting must. Transferred by natural gravity into French oak barrels where malolactic fermentation was spontaneously produced. Aging: 10 months in 30% new French oakAlcohol: 15.5% ...

100% Malbec. Single VineyardOld Vine Malbec (planted in 1926 on its own rootstock) from Luján de Cuyo.This wine has been made through meticulous vineyard selection and canopy management. Vines naturally yield 16 hectoliters per hectare, 1.2 tons per acre (2,100 bottles).Fermentation initiated with indigenous yeasts. Punch downs four times a day during fermentation and long maceration on the skins. Transferred by natural gravity into French oak barrels where malolactic fermentation was...

Tasting Notes:Intense flavors of plums, cassis, and black fruits. There are delicate floral notes with hints of chocolate and spice on the finish. - WineryFounded in 1996, Finca Abril has vineyards that date from 1922. Their 23 hectares of vines are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot. On their two farms in La Consulta, which is located in Valle de Uco in the Province of Mendoza, they prune and thin their vines to ensure low-yields and high quality fruit. Hand harvested and...

From a select block of old vine Malbec planted in 1922 The wine shows notes of black plums, blueberry and graphite combined with fine layers of spice. Extremely complex and elegant acidity, with a great finish in mouth. This wine is bottled without filtering so it may contain natural sediments. These deposits do not affect the quality. We strongly recommend decanting this wine at least an hour before drinking - Winery** Only 4 in Stock ** ...

Bodega Flechas de Los Andes is a result of the partnership between Baron Benjamin de Rothchild and Mr. Laurent Dassault, on a unique terroir situated at the foot of the Andes cordillera, to the south of Mendoza. The Malbec grape variety reigns in this alluvial terroir of the Andes. The finest plots of the Flechas de Los Andes vineyards have been selected to offer you a wine that is the expression of a pure, top of the range Argentinean Malbec. - Winery

This Malbec shows very deep ruby-red tones, brilliant and clean. On the nose, complex aromas of red fruits (cherry, plum and raspberry) are combined with a touch of wood which enhance the presence of  chocolate and vanilla. The taste is unctuous, with ripe tannins. Well balanced with good astringency and acidity and a long finish in the mouth. Pleasant to the palate. - Winery

(an 80/20 blend of malbec and cabernet sauvignon): Full ruby-red. Aromas and flavors of cassis, smoky herbs, minerals, mocha and dark chocolate; soil-driven and showing its cabernet side. Round, seamless and sweet, offering good depth and generosity of texture. In a rather plump style, finishing with sweet tannins and an herbal quality that adds lift. - Stephen Tanzer 89 Points** Only 3 in Stock ** ...

Color:Ruby red with tints of violetBouquet:Rich in fruit, reminiscent of black cherries, dark fruit and flowers.Taste:A rich composition of blackberries, plums, and violets. Balanced structure with soft tannins, ripe black fruit and a velvety finish.Production Area:Valle de Uco – Tunuyán – Mendoza, ArgentinaSalentein’s high-elevation vineyards are located between 3,445 and 3,773 feet above sea level. The stony, alluvial soils enjoy excellent drainage. The weather conditions are also ideal,...

Produced in the Medoza region of Argentina, known for its award winning Malbec wines, this single vinyard malbec is produced with meticulous care by the Pizzella family.Vineyard: Pizzella family vineyard located in Altamira in the Uco Valley. Orientation: The vineyard is at an elevation of 3,050 feet. Soil: Lime rich soils with lots of gravel. Viticulture: The family is meticulous when it comes to maintaining their vines. Balance is there goal from pruning to irrigation. The vines are all...

Winemaker Notes:We allow Layer Cake Malbec to ripen thoroughly on the vine. We tend to harvest four to six weeks after all other neighboring vineyards; a crucial element to the wine’s quality. Each cluster, once harvested by hand, is then destemmed and sorted – also by hand. Born at the base of the Andes and fed by the purest spring waters.Vineyard Notes:The fruit for Layer Cake Malbec comes from a vineyard that is flanking the Mendoza River in Argentina -a rocky terrain, strikingly similar to...

The 2017 Cuma Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark ruby-red color, with purple highlights. On the nose, there is an explosion of spicy dark berries and black currants, with red pepper and black olive notes. These aromas are echoed on the palate as harmonious flavors, along with ripe black berries, before firm but ripe tannins and an elegant, persistent finish. - Winery

Terroir: Sourced entirely from estate vineyards high in Argentina's northwest Andes. This extreme elevation lends itself perfectly to organic viticulture. Hot days, cool nights, lack of rainfall and a dry shallow soil allow for minimal human interference to the natural growth cycle of the vines.Vinification: All organic practices are carried over from vineyard to winery where the wines are carefully handled throughout the entire vinification process. Cuma is produced to be drunk young,...

Terroir: Sourced entirely from estate vineyards high in Argentina's northwest Andes. This extreme elevation lends itself perfectly to organic viticulture. Hot days, cool nights, lack of rainfall and a dry shallow soil allow for minimal human interference to the natural growth cycle of the vines.Vinification: All organic practices are carried over from vineyard to winery where the wines are carefully handled throughout the entire vinification process. Cuma is produced to be drunk young,...

Every family has one. The wild one. The girl who zigs when everybody else zags...who likes skydiving better than square dancing...who has horse-trekked across Mongolia and played polo with the Prince...the sister who posts photos of herself on the yacht...the crazy, beautiful one who always keeps you on your toes. For those of you who know and love a wild one, this spicy and delicious red wine may just inspire you to break some rules. Maybe even pair red wine with fish! - WineryAlcohol: 13.5% ...

Molto! Malbec is a very dark red wine with purple hues, boasting bright fruit flavors of plum, blackberry and dark cherry, with notes of earth and chocolate. It is soft and plush, and kissed with just a touch of toasty oak. - Winery

A purple red colour with very seductive and attractive violet shades. The wild raspberry aroma invades the glass. In the mouth, sweet memories of sugar flakes, red fruits and violet flowers invite us to stay trapped in its magic. - Winery

A vivacious and sensual wine, exhibiting aromas of fresh flowers and fruit, crisp, yet soft in the finish. - Winery

Vineyards & Winemaking: The original vineyards for this wine were planted as far back as the late 1700s. The vines are located more than 800 meters above sea level and are irrigated from the mineral rich water from snow melting on the Andes mountains. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and then aged in a blend of new and recently used French oak for up to 14 months.Taste: An aromatic melody of black currant, cherry and cassis rises above a harmonious backdrop of tobacco, mocha and toasty...

On behalf of Dave Phinney of Orin-Swift Cellars, we are pleased to announce the new joint venture called Locations. Constructed to be an international portfolio, it will consist of a series of wines featuring provincial character combined with individual personality. The offerings will originate from Spain (E), France (F), Italy (I), and beyond.Dave Phinney envisioned Locations while standing on a curb waiting for a taxi at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. Having noticed the ubiquitous...