Jorge Rubio Malbec Amphora

PRODUCER: Bodega Jorge Rubio

Characteristics

• Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
• Vintage: 2022
• Production Area: Oasis Sur del Atuel, Mendoza – Argentina
• Ideal Occasion: Perfect for special moments or elegant dinners
• Recommended Pairings: Red meats, lamb, pasta with rich sauces, and aged cheeses
• Harvest Type: Manual, to ensure maximum selection of bunches
• Aging: 11 months of maturation in Spanish terracotta amphorae
• Refinement: 6 months in bottle to integrate and harmonize aromas

Technical Description

• Alcohol content: 13.3% vol.
• Total acidity: 6.10 g/l
• Residual sugars: 1.80 g/l
• Fermentation: With indigenous yeast
• Serving temperature: 16–18°C to fully appreciate its complexity
• Limited production: Only 2,400 bottles per year

• Micro-vinification: Minimal intervention approach in the cellar, allowing the wine to express the grape, terroir, and vintage to the fullest.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Bright and brilliant purplish red.
• Nose: An expressive bouquet dominated by cherry, blackberry, and plum, enriched with subtle spicy nuances and earthy touches, a legacy of aging in terracotta amphorae.
• Taste: Fresh and harmonious, with soft tannins and an elegant structure. It shows intensity and complexity, offering a clear varietal expression of Malbec. Persistent finish, pleasantly fruity and mineral.

Curiosity

The use of terracotta amphorae allows for natural micro-oxygenation, enhancing the purity of the fruit and the typical characteristics of the grape variety. This wine represents a perfect balance between tradition and Argentine oenological innovation.