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Malbec vine, from Matervini.
Malbec is often considered as the national emblem of Argentina’s viticulture, however, there is a plethora of winemaking techniques which makes each Malbec unique. To name a few, distinctive terroirs, contrasting working methods and a wide range of products.
Today, we are going to explore the elaboration process of a traditional Malbec.
Needless to say, this winemaking process is not exclusive for this variety but… to pay homage to Malbec Day we are going to focus exclusively on Malbec!
The day of the harvest is an important event for wine and lays down the foundation for the entire winemaking process. Each winemaker decides his own harvest date which in turn contributes to the quality of the wine. Now, we’ll go over some of the key steps which will take us through the journey of a Malbec.
Harvest at Clos de Chacras
Manual selection at Puna Winery
Puna winery
PH: Clos de Chacras
The wide range of production options that Argentina offers gives birth to a wide range of unique Malbecs which can cater to different tastes.
Now, have you ever spoken to a producer to learn how they produce their wines?
If you have some favourites, share it with us and if you don’t, VinoApp Wine Club will give you the opportunity to interact with some of the best local Argentine producers soon! Stay tuned!
Winemaker graduated at Don Bosco school, wine communicator and editor of the blog www.thebigwinetheory.com
He used to work, from 2005 to 2013, in different wineries in Mendoza, participating in the technical area of elaboration, microbiology, fractionation and quality control. Some of them are La Rural, Familia Zuccardi, Escorihuela Gascón and Finca La Celia. In parallel, since 2010, he began his career as wine communicator. In 2012 he created his blog “The Big Wine Theory” and since then he has collaborated with several digital channels.
He currently works as Wine Communicator of Bodega Gimenez Riili and is responsible for the content management for social networks of Santa Julia Winery, Cassone Family Winery, Benegas Winery, Clos de Chacras Winery, Compuertas Negras Winery, Arpex Argentina and Wine Institute (where he also works as a teacher).