2024 Hey Malbec, Matias Riccitelli
Mendoza, Argentina
Serious Juice
Do not be fooled by the label; this is no throwaway crowd-pleaser. Hey Malbec is bright, stylish and gloriously drinkable, but underneath the fun there is real class. Wild dark fruits, blackberry and black plum lead the way, followed by violet, black pepper and a gentle note of vanilla and dark chocolate that gives the wine an extra layer of polish. The palate is rich and juicy, with soft ripe tannins and plenty of dark-fruited depth, yet it never feels heavy. Instead, there is a lovely freshness running through it, giving the wine lift, shape and a long, opulent finish.
For when: burgers are sizzling, the music is on, and the bottle needs personality as well as substance.
Pairs with: steak, smoky barbecue, empanadas, or anything with char and spice.
If this wine were a place: a rooftop in Mendoza at dusk, with warm air, city lights and the Andes watching in the distance.
Matias Riccitelli has become one of Argentina’s most exciting modern winemakers, known for wines that combine energy, site expression and a slightly rebellious sense of style. Hey Malbec brings together fruit from old vines in Perdriel and high-altitude vineyards in Gualtallary, giving the wine both generosity and freshness. Those older vines, some over 80 years old, combined with the cool nights and long ripening season of Mendoza, help give this Malbec its lovely intensity, aromatic complexity and sense of quiet seriousness beneath the playful label.
Whats in the bottle
100% Malbec