Argento Organic Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina delivers exceptional quality at Wine Sellers Direct's best prices. This superb organic Malbec showcases deep purple colour with powerful blackstone fruit aromas, juicy plum and blackberry flavours, chocolate and vanilla notes from oak ageing, finishing with ripe velvety tannins.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep purple in colour with vibrant intensity, this Malbec displays excellent depth and concentration typical of high-altitude Mendoza fruit.
Aroma
Powerful aromas of blackstone fruit dominate the nose, complemented by elegant floral notes of violet. Layers of ripe plum and blackberry emerge, with subtle hints of vanilla and chocolate from careful oak ageing.
Palate
Juicy flavours of plum and blackberry flood the palate, delivering rich, full-bodied intensity. The mid-palate reveals touches of chocolate and vanilla from oak maturation, whilst gentle white pepper and cardamom add complexity. Ripe, velvety tannins provide structure, leading into a long, lingering finish with remarkable smoothness and elegance.
Pairs With
This Argento Organic Malbec pairs beautifully with grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked lamb shanks, mature cheddar cheese, or rich mushroom risotto, making it an ideal choice for hearty winter dining.
Winemaking Notes
Deeply rooted in the soils of Mendoza and crafted with the spirit of Argentina, Argento embodies the essence of modern Argentinian winemaking. Since 1998, the winery has unlocked the extraordinary potential of Malbec, revealing its vibrant, velvety character and intense flavours from grapes grown at the foothills of the Andes. The winemaking philosophy centres on blending fruit from various altitudes, soil profiles, and microclimates across Mendoza's main regions—the Uco Valley, Central Region, and Eastern Region—creating wines with greater complexity and balance. Grapes are harvested at the exact moment when sugar, acids, and polyphenols achieve perfect balance, then pressed with care and fermented at controlled temperatures to extract intense fruit characters. The must is protected from oxidation throughout to maintain freshness, whilst selected French and American oak barrels develop vanilla, tobacco, and chocolate characters, bringing further complexity to the final blend.
Vintage Conditions
The vintage benefited from Mendoza's high-altitude desert climate, intense sunlight exposure, and pure glacial melt-waters from the Andes Mountains. Bodega Argento's vineyards in the Maipú area of Mendoza's Central Region, along with estate-owned sites in Cruz de Piedra, Alto Agrelo, Ugarteche, and Altamira districts, experienced ideal growing conditions. The winery's commitment to organic viticulture ensures healthy vines and perfectly ripened grapes. Canopy management and terroir-focused vineyard practices allowed the fruit to develop optimal ripeness whilst maintaining the vibrant fruit purity, elegance, and varietal expression that defines the Argento style. The combination of up to 12 different vineyard sites in the final blend showcases the diversity and quality of this exceptional vintage.
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