Siete Fincas Secreto Malbec 2020
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Violet red color with bluish reflection. On the nose, notes of plums, figs and violets with wood that accompanies subtle notes of chocolate. Good entry in the mouth with flavors of red and black fruits and presence of sweet and elegant tannins.
Siete Fincas is a family winery created by Edgardo Stallocca in 2000 to continue the viticultural tradition his grandfather, Juan Stallocca, began in Mendoza in 1904.
Siete Fincas honors Edgardo’s childhood, spent in the family bodega and vineyards. From the "siete fincas" or "seven lands" where Juan Stallocca once stood, Edgardo is transforming his family heritage into hand-crafted, premium wines.
Producing limited quantities of 8,000 cases, their grapes come from select vineyards located in Luján de Cuyo, Maipú and Uco Valley - high-elevation regions characterized by ideal weather conditions for the development of their expressive wines.
Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
With a winning combination of cool weather, high elevation and well-draining alluvial soils, it is no surprise that Mendoza’s Uco Valley is one of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in Argentina. Healthy, easy-to-manage vines produce low yields of high-quality fruit, which in turn create flavorful, full-bodied wines with generous acidity.
This is the source of some of the best Malbec in Mendoza, which can range from value-priced to ultra-premium. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay also perform well here.