ALUVIA GUALTALLARY MALBEC R

Aluvia Gualtallary Malbec is a refined and expressive red wine from Gualtallary in Mendoza’s prestigious Uco Valley, showcasing the distinctive character of high-altitude Argentine Malbec. Made from 100% Malbec, it reflects the unique terroir of Gualtallary, where cool days, cold nights, and poor calcareous soils contribute to wines with remarkable freshness, mineral precision, and firm structure. The 2022 vintage combines vibrant red and black fruit with distinctive chalky minerality, elegant texture, and long, refined tannins, offering a sophisticated expression of Mendoza Malbec that balances depth and power with freshness and finesse.

Deep red with attractive violet hues, it opens with expressive aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, blueberry, and dark cherry, complemented by subtle red-fruit nuances, fresh herbs, and delicate floral notes. Distinctive mineral impressions reminiscent of chalk and limestone add complexity, while gentle hints of spice, dried herbs, and subtle oak contribute additional depth. The combination of ripe fruit, floral character, herbal freshness, and mineral complexity gives the wine an elegant and distinctly high-altitude personality.

On the palate, Aluvia Gualtallary Malbec is lively, structured, and beautifully balanced, revealing flavors of blackberry, plum, blueberry, dark cherry, and fresh red berries. Vibrant acidity provides freshness and energy, while fine yet firm tannins give the wine definition and length. Pronounced chalky and mineral notes contribute a distinctive sense of place, supported by subtle dried herbs, spice, and gentle oak complexity from 16 months of ageing in French oak barrels. Its texture is elegant and refined, with a harmonious combination of ripe fruit, mineral character, acidity, and persistent tannins.

The finish is long, fresh, and persistent, leaving lingering impressions of blackberry, plum, dark cherry, dried herbs, chalk, subtle spice, and delicate mineral nuances. Its combination of expressive fruit, lively acidity, firm yet polished tannins, and distinctive calcareous minerality makes Aluvia Gualtallary Malbec an excellent choice for those seeking a sophisticated and terroir-driven Argentine red wine. The wine’s structure and freshness also give it excellent potential for further development with bottle age.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with grilled steaks, Argentine-style barbecue, roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, braised beef, grilled sausages, roasted duck, hearty stews, mushroom dishes, grilled vegetables, and richly seasoned preparations. Its firm tannins and vibrant acidity work particularly well with grilled and roasted meats, while its mineral character and dark-fruit profile complement earthy ingredients and mature hard cheeses such as Parmesan, Manchego, and aged Gouda.

Serving Suggestion: Best served at approximately 16–18°C. Allow the wine to breathe for 20–30 minutes before serving, particularly when enjoying a young vintage, to encourage its layers of dark fruit, herbs, floral aromas, mineral character, and subtle oak to fully develop. Serve in a large red wine glass to appreciate its aromatic complexity, elegant texture, structured tannins, and distinctive Gualtallary character.