Finca Decero
Malbec 2022
Lujan de Cuyo
Finca Decero Malbec is a standout from the renowned Remolinos Vineyard in Agrelo, Mendoza—a true single-vineyard, 100% estate wine, which is rare in Argentina. This Mendoza “Grand Cru” site produces a wine of exceptional quality, showcasing intense red fruit, floral violet aromas, and a balanced, refined structure. Finca Decero’s commitment to quality and detail has earned this wine critical acclaim, including a spot in Wine Spectator’s Top 100, solidifying the estate’s place among Argentina’s elite producers.
VINEYARD
100% Single Vineyard origin from the high altitude (3500ft) Remolinos Vineyard at the Finca Decero estate. ALTITUDE: 3500ft SOILS: Alluvial & colluvial, silty, high mountain soil. YIELD: 3.6 tons per acre CANOPY: Leaf plucking of east facing canopy; cluster thinning to 1-2 clusters per shoot. HARVEST: Handpicked
WINEMAKING
SELECTION: Cluster selection pre-destemmer; Berry selection post-destemmer. HANDLING: Gravity fed. MACERATION: 25-30 days total maceration; 5-7 days cold soak; 10 days fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks. 78°f for most aromatic parcels and 86°f for parcels with more concentration to derive more texture; 15-18 days extended maceration. MATURATION: Gently basket pressed before 90% goes into French oak barrels (30% new) for malo-lactic fermentation and 14 months maturation. 10% remains in tank to preserve the delicate violet aromatics.
VINTAGE
The 2022 Mendoza vintage faced a cool, dry spring, frosts, and rain, but ultimately produced high-quality wines. Red wines showed good concentration, balanced acidity, and lower alcohol levels, with excellent aging potential. However, white wines were impacted by rain during harvest, resulting in a more dilute vintage. Regional variations influenced quality, with the Uco Valley experiencing less rain and cooler temperatures in areas like Gualtallary, while the East saw more rainfall. Despite setbacks, reds from this vintage are particularly promising.
TASTING NOTE
Intense violet aromas over a core of red fruits with notes of cherries and raspberries. The wine shows excellent balance a fine backbone of fresh acidity.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Malbec
Appellation
Lujan de Cuyo
Certifications
VEGAN
Farming
VEGAN CERTIFIED,SUSTAINABLE
Alcohol
14.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$25
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As the name suggests, Mini Ediciones are highly limited parcels of wine. From lesser known varieties, these wines are wholly expressive of the Remolinos Vineyard and represent an opportunity to taste a variety rarely seen in a pure form. In 2006, in recognition of its unique potential from the coarse, low vigor soils of our Remolinos Vineyard, the winery first selected a few exceptional barrels of wine to make a well-deserved Decero Mini Ediciones Petit Verdot.
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