Matias Riccitelli - Mendoza - Hey Malbec - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 red Mendoza Hey Malbec! is a meaty and juicy wine, carried by flavors of licorice and spices, with sparkling, dynamic, and fresh fruit. The supple, generous, and melted tannins create an ensemble that captivates with its precision and candor, and above all, its ease of expression. A wine that is ready to drink now or can be kept for another 4 to 5 years, it's a delightful sip. Rated 93/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested in 20 kg crates. Fermentation of 80% of the grapes at a temperature of 25/27°C, with the remaining 20% fermenting in whole bunches. Aged 70% in concrete vats and 30% in French oak barrels.

Color:

Dark red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Intense aromas of black fruit, dynamic and fresh, with a floral touch of violet.

Palate:

Full-bodied and juicy, this gourmet, convivial cuvée with its crunchy flavors of fruit leaves the palate with subtle licorice flavors and a hint of spice.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled meats, thyme-roasted lamb chops, beef tenderloin, caramelized ribs, veal brochettes and rosemary-grilled eggplant.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

Matias Riccitelli arguably produces the most exciting wines in Argentina! His estate in Mendoza, located in the Luján de Cuyo region, lies at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, at elevations ranging from 920 to 1120 meters. It's a favorable cradle for vine cultivation, where the winemaker works wonders with manual harvesting, rigorous sorting, and aging in French oak barrels.

Indeed, his wines are distinguished by their elegance, capturing all the refinement of this terroir, particularly in the case of Malbecs. Matias is none other than the son of Jorge Riccitelli, who was crowned the best winemaker of the year in 2012 by Wine Enthusiast magazine. Today, one might wonder if the son hasn't already surpassed the father!