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2020 Finca Los Andes Malbec, Mendel *2 Bottle Gift Box* Wine Republic

2020 Finca Los Andes Malbec, Mendel

Mendoza, Argentina

Mendel’s top Malbec and one of Argentina’s greatest wines.

Perdriel’s Velvet

Commanding, perfumed and wonderfully composed, Finca Los Andes reveals the depth that makes old-vine Malbec so compelling. Black cherry, ripe plum and blackberry rise from the glass, lifted by violets and a delicate suggestion of dried rose. With air, the darker fruit gives way to liquorice, black pepper and savoury herbs, while discreet oak and a touch of tobacco add another layer of complexity. There is generosity here, but also definition, with each element finding its place around a beautifully concentrated core of fruit.

The palate is expansive and silky, its richness supported by substantial, polished tannins and a refreshing thread of acidity. Black cherry and plum flavours carry through the middle, gathering spice and savoury depth before a long, harmonious finish. It has the presence for a celebratory dinner and the structure for patient cellaring, yet its supple texture makes it remarkably inviting already. Decant before serving and allow it to unfold: this is a rare opportunity to discover one of Mendel’s most ambitious wines, with just 3,600 bottles produced.

For when: The best cut of beef is resting, and the evening deserves a bottle with pedigree.

Pairs with: Chargrilled rib-eye with chimichurri, roast rib of beef, slow-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary, venison loin with blackberry jus, braised beef cheeks, or roasted portobello mushrooms with black garlic.

Finca Los Andes comes from a historic Malbec vineyard in Perdriel, within Mendoza’s Luján de Cuyo, planted in 1928. These venerable vines were approximately 92 years old at the 2020 harvest, connecting the wine to Argentina’s enduring Malbec heritage. Bottled under the Luján de Cuyo DOC designation, it celebrates the depth, generous texture and polished structure that distinguish this celebrated corner of Mendoza.

Whats in the bottle
Malbec 100%

Notable Awards
96 points – Vinous

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Mendel brings together the Sielecki family and Roberto de la Mota, one of Argentina’s most respected winemakers. Anabelle Sielecki named the estate after her father, Mendel, honouring his journey as an immigrant who built a successful life in Argentina. The partnership combines a deeply personal family legacy with a commitment to expressing the character of Mendoza’s historic vineyards.

The estate’s holdings span Luján de Cuyo and Paraje Altamira in the Uco Valley. In Perdriel, Finca de los Andes has alluvial soils containing loam, silt, clay and stones, with good drainage and cool summer nights. Drip irrigation helps the estate manage its water carefully. Elsewhere, the old vineyards of Mayor Drummond and the stonier ground of Altamira provide contrasting expressions of Malbec and other varieties.

Roberto de la Mota’s approach centres on meticulous fruit selection, small-scale production and careful handling in the cellar. His wines combine generous flavour with freshness and refinement, allowing the differences between vineyards to remain clear. Finca Los Andes sits among the estate’s most distinguished releases, bringing particular attention to the old vines and classical Malbec character of Perdriel.

Made from 100% Malbec from ungrafted vines planted in 1928 at Finca Los Andes in Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo. The vineyard contains an old selection of Malbec distinguished by its red stalks. Grapes were harvested by hand during the second half of April 2020 into small 18kg boxes, with bunch selection in the vineyard followed by manual berry sorting.

Fermentation and maceration took place in small, 80-hectolitre tanks, with manual punch-downs during the opening weeks. Total maceration lasted 25 days, allowing the wine to develop its colour, depth and tannin structure.

The wine matured for 14 months in French oak barrels. Gentle clarification was followed by bottling without filtration in late 2021. Production was limited to 3,600 bottles.

The 2020 growing season brought a cool spring followed by a warm summer with an unusually pronounced difference between daytime and night-time temperatures. These conditions helped produce deeply coloured grapes with substantial skins and tannins, while retaining fresh fruit character and acidity. The resulting wine combines concentration with the balance needed for extended development in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.7%.

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