Ribera del Cuarzo Especial is a wine of dense-packed black fruit, liquorice, peaty earth, damp forest soil and rich, moist, sticky dark chocolate brownie. If Clásico is a pure, single note, this is a resonant chord, of high treble and deep bass, with great amplitude and vocal range, and utter harmony. Velvet texture, junipery complexity all underpinned by an umami richness. Drink this magnificent wine now and over the next 7-10 years. Exclusively from the 5-hectare Araucana Vineyard, whose calcareous soils, cool nights and strong winds result in wines with excellent concentration and marked natural acidity.
Ribera del Cuarzo Especial
Bodega Ribera del Cuarzo
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Winemaking
Cold maceration for 48 hours. Spontaneous fermentation in open-top concrete tanks for approximately 12 days at 28-30°C. Manual punch-downs, gentle pump-overs, and délestage. Complete malolactic fermentation. Aging for 12 months in French oak (225-liter barrels) with 30% new barrels, 30% second-use, and 40% third-use. Bottle aging for 12+ months.
Press Review
93/100 - Lots of unexpected facets to this Malbec (with a pinch of Petit Verdot), with complementary layers of dense, luscious black fruit, roasted peppers, sundried tomatoes, bayleaf and basil. Intense liquorice and juniper provide a characterful, vivid background and line the round, warming tannins. Felipe José Menéndez Arguelles started his career as winemaker under Nicolas Catena but was itching to make wine in Patagonia, where his ancestors settled in the 1880s. Drinking window: 2025-2032
Press Review
92/100 - Good depth that shows a more agreeable quality of the vintage, with some oak touches. Subtle sweet spices and a touch of dark chocolate to the rich but fresh black cherries and plums. Juicy and medium- to full-bodied on the palate, with firm, chalky tannins and a long, vibrant finish. More generous and a bit broader than 2021. Drink from 2025.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryArgentina
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RegionPatagonia
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StyleRich
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUL7886122
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Alcohol %15%
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GrapeMalbec
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Unit Volume75cl
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VegetarianYes