Bodega MALMA Malma Finca La Papay Malbec 2015
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Aromas of fresh porcini mushroom, dark berry and earth follow through to a full body with soft and velvety tannins and a juicy finish.
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From vines planted in 2001 in San Patricio del Chañar, in the Neuquén region, this is seductive in its flavors of violets and ripe strawberries, charming in all its aspects. The aromas may be lush, the texture, soft, round and voluptuous but the wine is not at all tiring. The perfect steakhouse red. Vias Imports, NY
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Malma Wines is a family owned company from Patagonia, the southernmost region of Argentina. The Viola family, founder of San Patricio del Chañar wine valley, runs the winery and, since 2019, they have another patagonic icon, Hans Vinding-Diers, as their wine consultant. The family has a 20 year history in the wine industry. It is a young one, but it is the history of viticulture in Neuquén province. Julio started planting the vines back in 1999 and in 2003 Julio jr. and Ana jumped in together with Pedro, Ana´s husband.
All of Malma’s wines are grown and bottled in the 150 hectare estate allowing a close control of everything that goes on in the field and micro manage the vineyard according to soil, varieties and the results of their research.
As developers of this wine region, they have love and respect for the land and the people and work every day to develop sustainable practices both agricultural and social like using pomace and cardboard for composting and as a heat source for the families that live in the estate.
San Patricio del Chañar used to be virgin steppe and by planting vines and installing drip irrigation it became a wine valley that already has a name of it’s own.
What makes Patagonia Unique? its wind, the low humidity and scarce rain that allow us to grow their grapes in a healthy way, the water that comes from the Andes as the mighty Neuquén river, the extreme latitude that is responsible for the great temperature drop that takes place during the nights. Patagonia is also a place of enormous extensions, sparsely populated, with wild landscapes and a name that is recognized as a synonym of nature all over the world.
Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
One of the most southerly regions on the globe for fine wine production, Patagonia has experienced extraordinary vineyard expansion since the early 2000s.
Patagonia vineyards occupy the lower foothills of the Andes at 1,000 to 1,600 feet. Here cold air drops at night from incredibly steep elevations—the Andes reach well over 15,000 feet in this zone—a phenomenon that produces drastic diurnal shifts. Cold nights contrasted with hot summer days produce grapes with striking color, full ripeness, great finesse and aromatic intensity.
Favored for its luxury brands, the Patagonia wine growing region of Argentina focuses on a diverse array of international varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillón and Viognier among the white grapes, and Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon for reds.