Chacayes Single Vineyard Malbec, Piedra Negra
Description
This rich, concentrated wine comes from the best plots of the "Chacayes" Finca in Vista Flores. It is the most intense expression of our unique terroir, produced from two plots that are very densely planted (20,000 vines /ha), and vinified in new barrels. This blend combines the density and depth of old selections of Argentine Malbec with the freshness and elegance of Côt vines from France. Chacayes has acquired iconic status. It has just been awarded 94 points by James Suckling.
£81.95
Quantity Available: 4
Product Code: S14020
Country
Argentina
Vintage
2017
Alcohol Vol
14%
Bottle Size
75cl
Closure
natural cork
Organic
YES
Vegan
YES
Vegetarian
YES
Grape Varieties
Malbec
Producer Details
A pioneer in the Uco Valley, Bodega Piedra Negra was established in 1996; François Lurton was the first person to plant vines in the foothills of the Andes Cordillera, at an altitude of 1100 m.a.sl., in semi-desert conditions in the middle of what would become the Geographical Indication of Los Chacayes (the poor, gravelly, alluvial soil is reminiscent of Pessac-Léognan in Bordeaux!). Drawing on expertise acquired all over the world, he immediately introduced environmentally friendly growing methods, and his 99 hectares of vines are managed organically and in adherence to biodynamic principles. In addition to Argentine selections of Malbec, the estate also grows French selections of the grape (known as Cot).
