Los Cardos Private Collection Malbec 2022

The name Los Cardos comes from the thistle: the sign of a good harvest. This wine represents just that, a fantastic example of Malbec's potential from Mendoza in Argentina. A delicious soft red with flavours of black cherries and plum, with luscious hints of vanilla and a smokiness from a bit of time in oak. The Los Cardos Private Collection are all 'Estate Wines' ; they are made using grapes 100% sourced from Dona Paula owned vineyards. The Malbec is actually sourced from one single vineyard.

El Alto Vineyard is located in Ugarteche, in the southern part of Luján de Cuyo, at 1,050 meters (3,445 feet) above sea level. The soils range from sandy loam to clay loam, with variable content of stone. The climate typically presents warm days and cool nights, with an average temperature variation of 14 °C (57.2 °F) and an average annual rainfall of 250 mm (9.8 in). The vines yield 12 tons per hectare, and they are grown in espaliers, using drip irrigation. At Doña Paula, our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agricultural practices

Fermentation in concrete tanks with 14 days of maceration

Aging in contact with medium toasted French oak for 6 months

Beef, lamb or pork, pasta with tomato sauce or mushrooms, risotto, empanadas, pizzas.