Winery / Producer: Anaia Wines.

Specific Origin: Own estate in the prestigious micro-region of Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.

Vintage: 2022.

Grape Variety: 100% Malbec.

Altitude and Terroir: Vineyard located 960 meters above sea level. Alluvial, franco-silty soils with deep calcareous deposits and excellent drainage.

Innovative Winemaking and Aging: Selective manual harvest. Fermentation and noble aging carried out exclusively in concrete vessels without wood intervention, respecting the fruit to the maximum.

Style: Terroir Red with medium-high body, silky, fresh, intensely fruity profile, and excellent mineral expression.

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ARG-ANAIA-MALBEC-2022-750

Appearance: It presents a dazzling deep ruby red color with intense and brilliant violet hues of medium-high intensity, exhibiting vibrant youth and great density in the glass.

Nose: High aromatic intensity, extremely clean and expressive. It bursts with frank notes of fresh red and black fruits (plums, cherries, wild raspberries) elegantly combined with delightful violet perfumes, subtle hints of thyme, and a characteristic calcareous mineral background.

Palate: Its entry is exceedingly gentle and fluid. On the palate, a remarkable volume stands out with a very pleasant silky and velvety texture. Its sweet tannins are perfectly polished by the concrete aging. It has a balanced acidity that provides exceptional freshness, extending its finish to a long, clean, and fruit-filled aftertaste.

Exquisite Gastronomic Pairing: The dazzling fruity freshness, silky body, and gentle tannins of Anaia Malbec 2022 make it an incredibly versatile label for traditional and contemporary gastronomy. It is the idyllic companion for medium-rare grilled cuts of meat, such as a ribeye, flank steak, or skirt steak. It harmonizes perfectly with seasoned meat empanadas, stuffed pasta like ossobuco ravioli with fresh tomato sauce, and roasted poultry with aromatic herbs. Its purity and mineral balance magnificently highlight semi-hard cheese boards (Gouda, Fontina) and artisanal cured sausages. In Mexican cuisine, it majestically accompanies cheese crust tacos with arrachera, beef mixiotes, and dishes with medium-spicy sauces.

Suggested Moments:

• Weekend Barbecues: The undisputed classic. The juiciness of grilled meat finds its perfect balance with the freshness and silky structure of this Malbec, cleansing the palate with each sip.
• Festive Family Meal: An extremely noble and friendly label that pleases both novice and connoisseur palates with great ease, ideal for sharing stories around the Sunday table.
• Summer Evenings on a Select Terrace: Being a red wine aged without wood and with fantastic natural acidity, it is ideal to enjoy slightly chilled (at about 14°C) on warm summer evenings outdoors.
• Smart and Sophisticated Gift: An excellent gift for wine lovers who want to explore the "new style" of Mendocinean Malbecs: fresher, more direct, floral, and with a strong sense of terroir.

What characteristics does the micro-region of Agrelo bring to Anaia Malbec?

Agrelo is historically known as the cradle of the great red wines of Luján de Cuyo. Its altitude of 960 meters and wide thermal amplitude allow Malbec to ripen slowly, achieving perfect natural acidity. The soils of this area contribute to the wine its characteristic and intense descriptors of ripe black fruits and an extremely sweet, round, and elegant tannin texture.

Why is it aged in concrete eggs and not in traditional wooden barrels?

Aging in concrete (or cement ovoids) is one of Anaia Wines' greatest innovations. This porous material allows for natural micro-oxygenation similar to wood, helping to stabilize color and soften tannins. However, being a neutral element, it does not impart vanilla, coconut, or toasted aromas, thus preserving the fruit in its purest and most honest state, highlighting the mineral expression of the vineyard.

Is it advisable to decant this wine before consuming it?

Despite not having spent time in wooden barrels, Anaia Malbec 2022 has great fruit concentration and a calcareous structure. Therefore, it is suggested to open the bottle 15 to 20 minutes before serving or to let it oxygenate directly in the glass. This allows the wine to fully awaken, releasing its subtle violet notes and more complex balsamic layers.

What is the recommended serving temperature and its aging potential?

To appreciate its fruity freshness and silky fluidity in a balanced way without the alcohol taking an undesirable leading role, it is advisable to serve it strictly between 15°C and 17°C. Thanks to its excellent structure and impeccable balance, this label is ready to be fully enjoyed today, but it has an optimal aging potential in a cellar of 3 to 5 years in a horizontal position.