Alta Vista

Terroir Selection Malbec 2018

Region: Argentina / Mendoza
Grapes: 100% Malbec

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Terroir Selection Malbec is made from a blend of five vineyards in Lujan de Cujo and Valle de Uco, each bringing different characteristics to the wine. Lujan de Cujo contributes elements of ripe, mouth filling fruit that is very long on the palate, while Valle de Uco supplies strength and young, primary fruit aromas and roundness in the mouth. Terroir Selection Malbec is aged in French oak barrels (new, one- and two-year old) for 12 months and in bottle for 6 months.

90 Points

Wine Spectator

2017 vintage

92 Points

Wine & Spirits

2017 vintage

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tasting note

Deep violet with aromas reminiscent of spices, fresh ripe fruits and animal scents. In mouth, freshness, openness, soft tannins and long finish dominate.

food pairing

This wine is a great match with grilled ribeye or NY strip steak, roast fowl, and pork with herbs or Latin spices.

technical data

GRAPES: 100% Malbec
APPELLATION: Mendoza
PH: 3.58
ACIDITY: 6.8 g/L
ABV: 14.5%
AGING: 12 months

points of distinction

Low yields of only 1 bottle per vine
Blend of best terroirs: Luján de Cuyo, and Valle de Uco
Average rating 90/91 from major publications since vintage 2002

about the grape +
- Malbec
  Well-made Malbec is a dark, perfumed wine with rich, blackberry and damson plum fruit, aromas of violets and tobacco, and ripe, juicy tannins. In France, may be mineral, structured and austere.

Alta Vista's Terroir Expression Winemakers® became the first in Argentina to produce single vineyard Malbec wines, each representing the unique characteristics of their high elevation, estate vineyards.