WINE OVERVIEW
Areyna Malbec bridges classic Argentine terroir and contemporary drinkability. Hand harvested from Estate vineyards Luján de Cuyo, it sips as fruit-forward, juicy and food-flexible while still delivering the pedigree wine drinkers expect.
Noteworthy Distictions
Tasting Notes
"Showing both red and black fruit, it opens with ripe plum and a touch of blackberry, lifted by white pepper. With light grip, juicy flow and plush tannins, it is flavorful and fruit forward, a Luján de Cuyo Malbec with a modern, juicy twist." - Vinous
Food Pairing
Pairs well with bbq ribs, chicken wings, charcuterie, cheddar cheese.
Tech Details
2024 yields rebounded from 2023. Despite late-season heat, the wines sip more like a cool-climate vintage, showing greater aromatic nuance and richer texture than 2023.
- Vineyard Sites: 40% Naoki: Incredibly rare gypsum and calcareous soils create notes of black fruit and herbs with textured, well-defined tannins. 40% Lauren: From a cool vineyard pocket over sandy-loam soils. Hints of spiciness with freshness and bright acidity. 10% Jamilla: The Mendoza alluvial riverbed gives classic Lujan red fruit aromas and flavors, complemented by sweet and round tannins. 10% Owen: Clay and rocky soils give
- Soils: Lujan de Cuyo soils are a mix of clay, silt and sand. Gravel and stones are mixed throughout from Andes runoff and the Mendoza river, creating well-drained sandy loam in many areas.
- Aging: 50% aged in concrete, 50% in second- and third-use oak barrels, 3–4 months.
- Fermentation: Destemmed into concrete vessels. Cold soak below 8°C, 5+ days. Selected yeasts, fermented at 26–28°C. ~14 days total maceration. Spontaneous malolactic.
- Varietal Composition: 100% Malbec
- Region: Luján de Cuyo
- Avg Elevation: 3,090 feet
- Avg Age of Vines: 30 years
- Alcohol: 13.9%
- Size: 12/750ml
- UPC: 835603003147
