{"title":"Argentina - Mendoza","description":"\u003cp\u003eMendoza is Argentina’s largest and most celebrated wine region, tucked into the foothills of the Andes in the country’s west. Sun-drenched days, cool mountain nights, and mineral-rich soils create ideal conditions for robust yet balanced wines. Although Malbec is the star here—yielding lush dark fruit and refined tannins—varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Torrontés also thrive. With each sub-region (from Luján de Cuyo to the Uco Valley) bringing its own distinct personality, Mendoza offers a vibrant tapestry of high-altitude vineyards that continue to elevate Argentine wine on the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"durigutti-proyecto-las-compuertas-malbec-1914-2020","title":"Durigutti Malbec Proyecto Las Compuertas \"1914\" 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade entirely from Malbec vines planted in 1914 in the Las Compuertas subregion of Mendoza. The wine is as elegant \u0026amp; complex as Malbec gets. 2,478 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sandy loam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 900-1000 meters above sea level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Malbec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blackberry, plum, spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grilled meats, hearty stews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44383671025887,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P4051267.jpg?v=1775707394"},{"product_id":"durigutti-pie-de-monte-malbec-finca-ruano-vistalba-2021","title":"Durigutti Pie de Monte Malbec Finca Ruano - Vistalba 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe “Pie de Monte” line of wines from brothers Hector and Pablo Durigutti celebrate the identities of individual small farms in Mendoza’s Andes Mountains. This 100% Malbec comes from the vineyard of Finca Ruano and is fermented and aged 11 months in cement eggs. The clay loam and rocky subsoil of this vineyard creates a balanced, pretty wine. It’s fruity, floral, and delicate with refreshing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44810583441631,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P1010721.jpg?v=1706989427"},{"product_id":"durigutti-pie-de-monte-malbec-finca-las-jarillas-gualtallary-2020","title":"Durigutti Pie de Monte Malbec Finca Las Jarillas - Gualtallary 2022","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “Pie de Monte” line of wines from brothers Hector and Pablo Durigutti celebrate the identities of individual small farms in Mendoza’s Andes Mountains. This 100% Malbec comes from Finca Las Jarillas and is fermented and aged 11 months in cement eggs. The calcareous, fine sand soil of this vineyard creates an impressively structured wine. Expect grippy tannins, moderate acidity and flavors of raspberry, black fruit, and plum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44810585178335,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P1010722.jpg?v=1706989453"},{"product_id":"bodega-calle-dharma-reserva-red-blend-2022","title":"Bodega Calle Dharma Reserva Red Blend 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Land\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina, this wine finds its roots in one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Nestled at high altitudes, the single vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate—cool mountain nights and sun-soaked days—that shapes the intensity of the grapes. The mineral-rich soils and organic, biodynamic farming methods allow the vineyard’s natural vibrancy to emerge fully, capturing the raw essence of this pristine land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of 60% Malbec and 40% Cabernet Franc, this wine reveals layers of complexity while staying true to its natural origins. Deep garnet in color, the wine greets you with ripe blackberry, black cherry, and plum, before unfurling earthy undertones of tar, rubber, and pencil lead. Fermented with native yeast and aged for 12 months in neutral French oak and concrete, the wine maintains its fresh, fruit-driven character, with the oak subtly softening the edges. Its structured tannins and full-bodied mouthfeel give way to a long, gripping finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker Kirk Ermisch approaches winemaking with a philosophy of letting nature take its course. Every aspect of Dharma Reserva reflects his dedication to minimal intervention—from the gravity-fed cellar to the use of native yeast. His methods ensure the wine’s purity, allowing the vineyard’s true character to express itself with clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sauce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46395649786079,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P1011170.jpg?v=1729372540"},{"product_id":"durigutti-proyecto-las-compuertas-cabernet-franc-2022","title":"Durigutti Proyecto Las Compuertas Cabernet Franc 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall production Mendoza Cabernet Franc! This is somewhere in between Loire and California in style; the pyrazines are present but ripe and the wine does not see oak. Fun and unexpected. Organically grown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830657405151,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P3140681.jpg?v=1743281458"},{"product_id":"matias-riccitelli-hey-malbec-2024","title":"Matias Riccitelli Hey Malbec! 2024","description":"","brand":"Sauce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46901129216223,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P4130900.jpg?v=1744573278"},{"product_id":"durigutti-pie-de-monte-malbec-finca-zarlenga-los-arboles-2022","title":"Durigutti Pie de Monte Malbec Finca Zarlenga - Los Arboles 2022","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Land\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurigutti's Pie de Monte Malbec is from the rugged landscape of Finca Zarlenga, nestled in Los Árboles, a subregion of the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina. Perched at 1,3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e00 meters above sea level, this vineyard benefits from the extreme altitude, where the intense sunlight and cooler temperatures create a perfect environment for cultivating elegant Malbec. The soil, a blend of alluvial deposits with a high concentration of limestone, contributes to the wine’s unique minerality and structure, while the region’s dramatic diurnal temperature shifts ensure vibrant acidity and concentrated flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Malbec is an elegant expression of Malbec, embodying the essence of high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza. On the nose, it reveals deep aromas of dark berries, plum, and crushed violet, intertwined with subtle hints of graphite and spices. This wine is nearly indistinguishable from Northern Rhône Syrah! The palate is rich and layered, offering flavors of ripe black fruits, cocoa, and a touch of minerality, all supported by firm yet velvety tannins. A long, persistent finish with a fresh acidity reflects the careful vinification process, which emphasizes minimal intervention to preserve the wine’s natural character. Incredibly value and under the radar wine!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurigutti Family Winemakers, led by brothers Héctor and Pablo Durigutti, bring decades of experience and a deep connection to Mendoza’s terroir. Their approach to winemaking is rooted in respect for the land to showcase the true potential of each organically farmed vineyard. The Pie de Monte Malbec is a reflection of their philosophy—crafted with minimal intervention, allowing the unique qualities of Finca Zarlenga to shine through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055803220191,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P6161338.jpg?v=1750122068"},{"product_id":"le-petit-voyage-criolla-petnat-2023","title":"Mundo Revés La Petit Voyage Criolla PetNat Rose 2023","description":"","brand":"Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47298523496671,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P8281811.jpg?v=1756421980"},{"product_id":"matias-riccitelli-malbec-the-apple-doesnt-fall-far-2023","title":"Matias Riccitelli Malbec \"The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree\" 2023","description":"","brand":"Benny and Zoid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47419505803487,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P9171949-2.jpg?v=1758145078"},{"product_id":"de-martino-cabernet-franc","title":"Don Martino Viña Violeta Cabernet Franc 2023","description":"","brand":"Sauce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47512686100703,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/PA280062.jpg?v=1761766659"},{"product_id":"matias-riccitelli-the-father-2020","title":"Matais Riccitelli \u0026 Father Malbec\/Cabernet Franc 2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Land\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiccitelli \u0026amp; Father pulls from two of Mendoza’s most characterful zones to build contrast into the blend. The Malbec comes from Las Compuertas (Luján de Cuyo), old, ungrafted vines planted in 1927 rooted in alluvial soils at the Andean foothills, where warm sun is balanced by cool nights. Cabernet Franc is sourced from Los Chacayes in the Uco Valley, a higher, rockier sector where mountain airflow and leaner soils naturally push herbal lift and tighter structure. The result is not “one place, one note,” but a deliberate layering of traditional Luján depth with Uco Valley freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Malbec-led blend with Cabernet Franc built for density without heaviness. In the cellar, Riccitelli keeps the extraction controlled: a small portion of whole clusters, the rest destemmed, fermented in small French oak vats with a gentle, hands-on approach rather than aggressive pumpovers. The wine then settles into large 2,000-liter foudres for extended aging, which smooths tannins and broadens texture without turning the wine into an oak delivery system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, expect black cherry and blackberry, graphite, and a distinctly Mendoza mix of wild herbs and peppercorn, with Cabernet Franc adding aromatic lift and a more savory finish. It drinks best with food: chimichurri steak, lamb, grilled mushrooms, or anything off the fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe People\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatías Riccitelli founded his winery in Las Compuertas with a clear agenda: use Mendoza’s historic vineyards and high-altitude sites to make wines that feel modern, precise, and site-aware, not simply powerful. “\u0026amp; Father” is exactly what it sounds like—a collaboration with his father Jorge Riccitelli, one of Argentina’s most influential winemakers, bringing a more classical sensibility to Matías’ mountain-driven style. This bottle is the overlap: old-vine Malbec tradition, sharpened by Cabernet Franc and a restraint-minded élevage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sauce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47512694292703,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/PA280061.jpg?v=1761766635"},{"product_id":"cuvelier-los-andes-grand-vin-2019","title":"Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Vin 2019","description":"","brand":"Estate Brands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47557929861343,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/PB080190.jpg?v=1762810120"},{"product_id":"matias-riccitelli-the-party-malbec-2024","title":"Matias Riccitelli The Party Malbec 2024","description":"","brand":"Sauce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48370425888991,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P1140620.jpg?v=1768445956"},{"product_id":"durigutti-pie-de-monte-malbec-finca-ruano-vistalba-2020","title":"Durigutti Pie de Monte Malbec Finca Ruano - Vistalba 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe “Pie de Monte” line of wines from brothers Hector and Pablo Durigutti celebrate the identities of individual small farms in Mendoza’s Andes Mountains. This 100% Malbec comes from the vineyard of Finca Ruano and is fermented and aged 11 months in cement eggs. The clay loam and rocky subsoil of this vineyard creates a balanced, pretty wine. It’s fruity, floral, and delicate with refreshing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48372460454111,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P1160640.jpg?v=1768700872"},{"product_id":"cuchillo-de-palo-casa-de-herrero-cabernet-franc-2023","title":"Cuchillo de Palo Casa de Herrero Cabernet Franc 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Land\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSourced from the coastal edge of Chile’s Maule Valley, this Cabernet Franc comes from dry-farmed vines rooted in decomposed granite with patches of clay. The vineyards sit at moderate elevation, where ocean-influenced nights preserve acidity and extend the growing season. The region’s Mediterranean climate—sunlit days, cool evenings, and minimal rainfall—produces structured, vibrant reds with restrained alcohol and firm natural balance. Maule’s old-vine, unirrigated sites continue to be a wellspring for fresh, terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful blend of 96% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, this 2022 vintage was fermented with native yeasts and aged in neutral barrels to preserve varietal purity. Fully destemmed, with a short cold soak and gentle extraction during fermentation, it offers a lean, focused profile: red currant, dried herbs, graphite, and a touch of green spice. Alcohol sits at 13.5%, with fine tannins and a linear acidity that carries through the finish. No new oak, no filtration—just a clean, transparent take on the variety. This is Cabernet Franc in a fresh, Loire-inspired mold, with Chilean intensity and lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCuchillo de Palo is the personal project of Rodrigo Romero, a winemaker focused on low-intervention wines that reflect site over style. Working with small growers in Maule, Romero sources from heritage vineyards often overlooked by larger producers. His hands-off approach—native ferments, neutral aging, no fining or filtering—prioritizes clarity of place. The label “Casa de Herrero” nods to the Spanish proverb about the blacksmith’s house lacking a proper knife—a quiet acknowledgment of craft over show.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stelvio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48546718318815,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P2270995.jpg?v=1772229326"},{"product_id":"alma-4-blanc-de-blancs-2022","title":"Alma 4 Blanc de Blancs 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay from sustainably-farmed, high elevation vineyards in the Valle de Uco appellation of Mendoza, Argentina. This champagne method sparkling wine spent 50 months aging prior to release. An incredible value from an under-appreciated region for sparkling wine. Brioche, white flowers, and lemon peel on the nose. Crisp green apple freshness with an almond croissant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48553038217439,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P2281000.jpg?v=1772329177"},{"product_id":"durigutti-proyecto-las-compuertas-cabernet-franc-2023","title":"Durigutti Proyecto Las Compuertas Cabernet Franc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall production Mendoza Cabernet Franc! This is somewhere in between Loire and California in style; the pyrazines are present but ripe and the wine does not see oak. Fun and unexpected. Organically grown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48553057583327,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P2281002.jpg?v=1772326757"},{"product_id":"durigutti-cabernet-franc-2023","title":"Durigutti Cabernet Franc 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48573982671071,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P3141117.jpg?v=1773540021"},{"product_id":"cuvelier-los-andes-malbec","title":"Cuvelier Los Andes Malbec 2020","description":"","brand":"Estate Brands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48813701791967,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P4041253.jpg?v=1775351892"},{"product_id":"cuvelier-los-andes-grand-vin","title":"Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Vin 2019","description":"","brand":"Estate Brands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48813875200223,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P4041262.jpg?v=1775351787"},{"product_id":"cuvelier-los-andes-cabernet-sauvignon-2021","title":"Cuvelier Los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2021","description":"","brand":"Estate Brands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50049356398815,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P6060324.jpg?v=1780892686"},{"product_id":"cuvelier-los-andes-cabernet-sauvignon-2021-copy","title":"Tiny Whale Cabernet Sauvignon 2025","description":"","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485247410399,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P6240470.jpg?v=1782413260"},{"product_id":"escala-humana-credo-semillon-2023","title":"Escala Humana Credo Semillon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArgentina is Malbec country in most people's minds, but this is a white, and an old one at that. The grapes come from the Uco Valley, the high, cool heart of Mendoza, set against the Andes at the western edge of the region. Vineyards here sit well above 1,000 meters, where intense mountain sunlight ripens the fruit while cold nights lock in acidity. The Semillon grows in the Tupungato district on soils of clay, loam, and sand, from vines planted roughly a century ago, back when Semillon was one of Argentina's most widely planted whites, before Malbec took over. Altitude and old roots are what give this wine its tension and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Semillon from century-old vines, made with a natural, low-intervention hand. Fermentation runs on native yeasts in concrete, and the wine spends about two years in large 500-liter French oak barrels, which builds texture without stamping on the fruit. Expect quince, pear, apricot, and lemon, with marmalade and a savory, biscuit-like depth from the long aging, all carried on a textured, saline frame. The 2023 vintage was tiny: hard spring frosts across Mendoza cut yields to their lowest in decades, but the warm, dry summer that followed left clean fruit with unusually high acidity, which suits this style. Around 12.5% alcohol. A serious, age-worthy white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEscala Humana was founded in 2015 by Germán Masera and his wife Ayelén. Germán trained in enology and viticulture in Mendoza, began making wine in 2003, and has worked alongside Matías Michelini since 2016. The project has a clear mission: to rescue and revive Argentina's overlooked historical grape varieties and old vineyards in the Uco Valley, working naturally and parcel by parcel. The name translates as \"human scale,\" and the wines are made in small quantities with native yeasts and minimal additions. Credo, meaning a statement of belief, is the label Masera reserves for the wines meant to express their site most fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld-vine Semillon with oak and age wants richer food. Pour it with roast pork loin, chicken in a cream and mushroom sauce, grilled trout with brown butter, or a plate of hard alpine cheeses. The weight and texture stand up to fat and richness while the acidity keeps the palate fresh, and the savory, marmalade side pairs well with anything roasted or browned. Serve cool, not cold, and give it a little air.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548775157983,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P7140674.jpg?v=1784093477"},{"product_id":"tiny-whale-malbec-2025","title":"Tiny Whale Malbec 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMendoza is a desert. It takes roughly 200 millimeters of rain a year, less than Phoenix, and nothing would grow in it without the Andes. What makes viticulture possible is snowmelt: the Mendoza River carries it down out of the cordillera into a network of acequias, gravity-fed irrigation channels first laid out by the Huarpe long before the Spanish arrived, and growers still open and close those channels by hand. Luján de Cuyo is the historic core of the system, the first ground planted south of the Mendoza River, with vineyards averaging around 1,000 meters and running from 825 up to 1,080. Altitude is what keeps the fruit from cooking. Intense high-desert sun ripens the skins while cold Andean nights hold acidity, and that diurnal swing is the whole reason Malbec found a second home here after failing to thrive in Cahors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalbec, from a region that has spent a century learning to grow nothing else so well. This is built as an everyday bottle and it behaves like one, in the best sense: deep violet-purple, ripe plum and black cherry, the floral violet lift that Luján de Cuyo Malbec throws almost reliably, and soft, rounded tannins that never get in the way. The finish is short and fruit-driven rather than savory. Nobody published vinification specifics for the 2025 — fermentation vessel, oak regime and élevage are undocumented, and the fruit character suggests little to no new wood. Drink it cool for a red, 60 degrees, straight from the bottle, this year and next. A wine at this price that gets the fruit clean and the tannin polished is doing exactly the job it was designed to do, and doing it cheaply enough to open on a Tuesday.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTiny Whale is a value label from Bodega Norton, and Norton's history is the real story. Edmund James Palmer Norton was an English engineer who came to Argentina in the 1890s to help build the railway across the Andes, stayed for Mendoza, and in 1895 bought a vineyard in Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, planted with vine material brought from France. By 1910 he was bottling at origin, a first in Argentina, and selling the wine in the dining cars of the trains he had helped build. Norton exported the first Argentine Malbec to the United States in 1973. The Austrian Langes-Swarovski family bought the winery in 1989 and preserved its cellar, which still holds bottles going back to 1936.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrilled skirt steak with chimichurri is the obvious answer and also the correct one: the herb and garlic bite cuts the ripe fruit, and soft tannins handle the char. Beef empanadas with cumin and green olive work on the same logic in smaller bites. A smash burger with sharp cheddar has enough fat to meet the wine head-on. For a meatless night, eggplant roasted until collapsing, with tomato and smoked paprika. This is the bottle you keep two of on the counter for whenever dinner turns out to be better than expected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234978758879,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P8190141_b6524ebc-1536-4a25-91d3-d08abfb60ee7.jpg?v=1787200615"},{"product_id":"finca-adalgisa-malbec-2019","title":"Finca Adalgisa Malbec 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost Argentine Malbec grows on open desert benchland with the Andes on the horizon and nothing else in sight. This one grows in a village. Finca Adalgisa sits in Chacras de Coria, a leafy residential town in Luján de Cuyo about twenty minutes from the city of Mendoza, and the vines are hemmed in by houses, garden walls, and century-old shade trees, close enough that you hear the neighbors' dogs from the rows. The site sits at 3,000 feet on deep alluvial soils of sand and loam, and it is still watered by traditional flood irrigation fed by Andean snowmelt, the method Mendoza used long before drip lines arrived. Luján de Cuyo became Argentina's first denomination of origin in 1993, built around Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Finca Adalgisa Malbec 2019 is 100% Malbec, hand-picked from the estate parcel planted in 1916. Fermentation runs on native yeast. The wine then spends two years in French oak of mixed ages, old barrels doing as much work as new, followed by a further year in bottle at the winery before release. Three years of aging before a wine ships is rare in Argentina, and you taste the difference. Black plum, dried fig, violet, sweet tobacco, cedar, and dried herb. The tannins are fine-grained and dusty rather than plush, the acidity runs firmer than most Mendoza Malbec, and the finish turns savory: iron, dried leaf, black tea. The 2019 season opened with a cold winter and cool spring, spiked past 40°C in January and February, then cooled through March and April, stretching ripening back out. Rainfall ran 20 to 60 percent below normal, giving small berries and modest yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate has belonged to the Moretti and Furlotti family for five generations, starting as a summer house among the vines rather than a commercial winery. Gabriela Furlotti built an eleven-room boutique hotel on the property in 2000, wrapping guest rooms around the vineyard, so the wine is one bottling from a working home rather than a portfolio. The vineyard is farmed organically. Winemaking has long been in the hands of Carmelo Patti, carried to Argentina from Sicily as an infant and one of the figures behind Mendoza's turn toward serious wine in the 1980s. Patti works without consultants and is among the few Argentine vignerons who hold wine in bottle before release. Production stays under 500 cases a year, roughly fifty of which reach the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrilled skirt steak with chimichurri: the acidity cuts the char and the fine tannin handles the fat without turning bitter. Braised short ribs with cumin and dried chile, where the savory finish sits alongside the spice rather than under it. Empanadas mendocinas, beef with green olive and hard-boiled egg, straight from the oven. Or roasted mushrooms and farro with thyme and a lot of black pepper, which pulls the dried-leaf side of the wine forward. This is a bottle for the Sunday when someone is actually cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51270578340063,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P8260208.jpg?v=1787793399"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/collections\/image_2a812165-6bb7-435d-80bb-55491d3bb6fe.jpg?v=1742323465","url":"https:\/\/danverwinemerchant.com\/collections\/argentina.oembed","provider":"Denver Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}