Maipe - Malbec 2023 (750ml) Aconcagua Valley

Maipe - Malbec 2023 (750ml) Aconcagua ValleyFounded in 1862, Casir dos Santos is one of the oldest wineries still operating in Argentina. The winery produces wine from the Uco Valley, Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. Uco Valley Situated at the foot of the Andres, the Uco Valley has a distinct microclimate, with a vast temperature range and complex soils. The resulting wines are intense and refined. Here Casir dos Santos has Cabernet Sauvignon in Gualtallary, Malbec vines in Vistaflores, and a mix of

The Cliff Notes: The color is translucent ripe raspberry red

(Tasted: August 14

the varietal behind the success of the famous yellow wine of Jura

The freshness seems buffered by chalk

while retaining vital freshness

with structure and texture similar to stiff lace—defined but detailed

It is young

Lively ruby

Only 2% of press wine (unusually low

and his reign as director of vineyards included Skyfall Vineyard – a planting near Red Mountain that Precept acquired in 2013

I am very grateful for my female staff

spent years studying the geology of the region and focused much of his attention on preserving genetic diversity