Matías Riccitelli This is Not Another Lovely Malbec 2023

The name says it, this is not a typical Malbec, it's modern, pure, terroir driven and delightful. Malbec is experiencing a bit of a shift away from bold 'slap you in the face' wines to expressions that highlight the gorgeous fruit, floral notes typical of high altitude wines and less oak to let all of this shine through. A absolute delight and a must try from rockstar winemaker Mattias Riccitelli.

Matias Riccitelli has developed in to a global star of “the new way” to make wine, and this is his progressive Malbec style, and the style of Malbec that he thinks defines exactly what Malbec should be. Focusing on the fruit of the variety and fermenting in concrete, which highlights the purity of the variety. This is a style of wine that we are certain will be replicated by many people.

Expect pure fruit-driven notes of wild raspberry and ripe plum are layered with delicate floral notes. Smooth and silky with fine tannins, this is full flavoured Malbec of great elegance and finesse. 

Grape: Malbec

Country: Argentina

Region: Mendoza

Abv: 14%

Style: Rich, fruity, smooth

Producer:

Matias Riccitelli is the son of renowned winemaker Jorge Riccitelli. Having worked at some of the most prestigious wineries in Argentina and several vintages around the world, Matias used his experience, knowledge and passion and set up his own winery in 2009. His vineyards cover 50 hectares located in three selected sites within the premium growing region of Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza. This is a young and dynamic project in which Matias is seeking to express the full potential of Argentine terroir. The hand harvested Malbec grapes are matured in small concrete vats to retain the purity of fruit and the final wine was bottled without fining or filtration. Pure fruit-driven notes of wild raspberry and ripe plum are layered with delicate floral notes. Smooth and silky with fine tannins, this is a Malbec of great elegance.