Bodega Piedra Negra - Valle de uco - Malbec Organic - Red - 2024

Wine:

Showing perfect ripeness, the 2024 Valle de Uco Malbec Organic Red opens with rich, concentrated aromas of spiced plum compote. The palate is generously textured and fresh, with a well-extracted, fleshy core framed by firm yet silky tannins. A flavourful, youthful wine that benefits from a bit of air—decant before serving, or cellar for 2 to 5 years. Rated 94/100 by the VALAP Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Cold maceration for 5 days. Aged for 6 to 8 months in concrete vats.

Color:

Intense red with purple highlights.

Nose:

An intense, ripe nose with aromas of plum jam and spices, offering beautiful extraction while retaining a pleasant freshness.

Palate:

A full-bodied and concentrated palate, supported by tannins that are still present and almost velvety.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Chili con carne, grilled rib steak, duck parmentier with pepper.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Based in the Uco Valley, Bodega Piedra Negra, founded by François Lurton, produces a striking range of meticulously crafted wines, combining deep expertise with cutting-edge techniques.

The vineyard sits over 1,100 metres above sea level, on poor gravel soils at the foot of the Andes, in the heart of a 200-hectare stretch of untouched land. Located in the south of Mendoza, the Uco Valley has become one of Argentina’s most talked-about wine regions—and an essential destination for lovers of high-altitude winemaking.