Description

Score: 98 pts James Suckling

Matías Riccitelli Viñas Extremas Malbec – San Pablo 2022 is born in one of the coldest and most challenging areas of the Valle de Uco, in IG San Pablo, at 1,500 meters above sea level. Sourced from vineyards managed under an agroecological approach, without the use of herbicides or systemic products, this Malbec precisely expresses the extreme identity of its origin. The sandy-loam soils with calcareous gravel provide tension, freshness, and a marked mineral imprint.

"A powerful and deep Malbec with great complexity and character. It shows pure fruit, mountain energy, and a firm yet balanced structure. The natural freshness of San Pablo’s cold climate translates into a vertical, precise wine with remarkable persistence."

A mountain wine that is both intense and refined, faithfully reflecting the unique character of the San Pablo terroir and the spirit of the Viñas Extremas line: wines that push the expression of place to the limit.

Technical Sheet

• Winery: Riccitelli Wines

• Score: 98 pts James Suckling

• Type: Red

• Vintage: 2022

• Varietal: Malbec

• Blend: 100% Malbec

• Alcohol Content: 14%

• Origin: IG San Pablo, Valle de Uco, Mendoza

• Altitude: 1,500 m.a.s.l.

• Soils: Sandy-loam with calcareous gravel

• Vineyard Management: Agroecological, without herbicides or systemic products

• Harvest: Hand-harvested, third week of March, in 20 kg boxes

• Vinification:

  • Manual selection prior to vinification
  • 30% whole clusters and the remainder destemmed
  • Fermentation in concrete vessels with indigenous yeasts
  • Gentle cap management to achieve slow extraction

• Aging: 16 months in French oak foudres

• Acidity: 3.4 g/L

• Region: Valle de Uco – Mendoza

• Serving Temperature: 16 to 18°C

• Country: Argentina

• Food Pairing: Grilled red meats, lamb, game dishes, hearty stews, and aged cheeses

• Aging Potential: 10+ years