SINGLE VINEYARD
MALBEC LOS ÁRBOLES 2016
TUNUYÁN • VALLE DE UCO • PULENTA ESTATE
"The floral elegance of the Valle de Uco: a high-altitude Malbec that captures the mineral purity of the Andes."
Quick Facts
Pulenta Single Vineyard Malbec Los Árboles 2016 is a 100% Malbec from a parcel in Tunuyán, in the Valle de Uco (Mendoza), with 18 months in French oak. It is fresh, floral and mineral, with fine tannins.
- Type: dry red, 750 ml, 14.2% vol.
- Origin: Los Árboles, Tunuyán, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (about 1,200 m)
- Grape: 100% Malbec, vintage 2016
- Aging: 18 months in French oak
- Service: 16 °C to 18 °C, decant 30 to 45 minutes
- Shipping and returns: free from $1,499 MXN; 90 days at no cost
The Freshness of the Andes
Pulenta Single Vineyard Malbec Los Árboles 2016 comes from a single parcel in Los Árboles, Tunuyán, one of the coolest microregions of the Valle de Uco, Mendoza. At about 1,200 meters of altitude it develops a floral and mineral expression that sets it apart from Malbecs of lower areas. With 18 months in French oak barrels, it is a limited-edition red of Andean tension and elegance. Buy it at La Cava Shop with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and discover more Malbec wines and wines of Argentina.
1. Technical Details
Winery: Pulenta Estate.
Vineyard: Selected parcel in Los Árboles, Tunuyán, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina.
Altitude: About 1,200 m.
Vintage: 2016.
Aging: 18 months in French oak.
Alcohol: 14.2% vol.
Service: 16 °C to 18 °C.
2. Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright, intense violet red, with ruby glints.
Nose: Violets and fresh red fruit (raspberry, wild cherry), with mineral hints of wet stone, thyme and integrated oak with touches of graphite.
Palate: Fresh, fluid, elegant entry, with balanced acidity that gives tension. Fine, firm, silky tannins and a long, mineral finish.
3. Pairing and Moments
Pairing: Roast lamb, game birds, wild mushroom risotto and semi-hard cheeses. In Mexican cuisine, with cabrito or beef loin in mushroom sauce. See the guide to wines for lamb and game.
- Special celebration: a single-parcel wine for unforgettable moments.
- Gift: for the collector who appreciates high-altitude Malbecs.
- Business: a distinguished label of signature Argentine wine.
- Romantic dinner: floral, sophisticated profile.
- Grill: elevates premium cuts with its freshness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What distinguishes the Malbec from Los Árboles in Tunuyán?
Coming from a parcel at about 1,200 meters of altitude in Tunuyán, one of the coolest areas of the Valle de Uco, this Malbec stands out for its floral expression (violets), its Andean freshness and its very fine tannins.
Is it recommended to decant Pulenta Single Vineyard Los Árboles 2016?
Yes, for 30 to 45 minutes before serving, so the oak integrates with the fresh fruit and its aromatic complexity opens up.
What cellaring potential does it have?
Thanks to its natural acidity and firm tannic structure, it has good cellaring potential under optimal storage conditions.
What does it pair with?
With roast lamb, game birds, wild mushroom risotto, beef loin in mushroom sauce and semi-hard cheeses. Serve between 16 °C and 18 °C.
Where can I buy Pulenta Malbec Los Árboles in Mexico?
At La Cava Shop, with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and 90 days for free returns.