Malbec
Sustainable, Vegan-Friendly
Dry
Residual Sugar: 2.00 g/l
Full Bodied
750ml
14.00% alc./vol

Matías Riccitelli Vinas Extremas Malbec Los Chacayes 2021

Mendoza, Argentina

99 Points - James Suckling

$59.95per bottle ($359.70per case)
6 bottles per case

Structured & Savoury

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Matías Riccitelli, born in the charming village of Cafayate, Salta, Argentina, where wine is deeply woven into the culture, embarked on a journey as a winemaker after training at one of the country’s most renowned wineries. A passionate traveler and dreamer, Matías honed his craft through global harvests, gaining invaluable experience along the way. In 2009, combining his extensive knowledge with the guidance of his father and mentor, Jorge Riccitelli, he founded Riccitelli Wines. Located in Las Compuertas, at 1,100 meters above sea level in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, the winery embodies Matías' vision of crafting exceptional wines from Argentina’s high-altitude terroirs.

This Malbec beautifully reflects the character of its origin. Sourced from calcareous soils in a cool-climate site at 1,500 metres above sea level, it hails from the highest and most extreme vineyard within the Los Chacayes GI in the Uco Valley.

Offering an intensely aromatic profile, with layers of black and blue fruits, herbal florals, and savoury notes of bitter chocolate and leather, balanced by sweet spice. The palate is dense and richly textured, supported by vibrant acidity and well-integrated, ripe tannins. Bold fruit flavours unfold alongside hints of tea leaf and lavender, culminating in a refined, mineral-driven finish.

About the Winery

Matías Riccitelli

Matías Riccitelli was born in Cafayete, Salta. He identifies as a traveler and a tireless dreamer. After countless harvests throughout the world, he decided to combine everything he has learned and dedicate himself to exploring the excellent terroirs of Mendoza and the teachings of his mentor, and father, Jorge Riccitelli.

Matías started his boutique winery in 2009, located in Las Compuertas at 1100 meters above sea level. It is the highest area of Lujan de Cuyo, and here he tends 20 hectares of ungrafted old vineyards. Matías also works with small, independent growers that own their lands at the bottom of the Andes halfway between 1000 and 1700 meters above sea level - in Gualtallary, Chacayes, Altamira and La Carrera.

All harvests are conducted by hand and fermentation takes place in small concrete vats and concrete eggs. Purity and delicacy in winemaking are prized by Matías and great care is taken in preserving the fruit’s singularity in order to obtain vibrant wines.

Press Reviews

James Suckling

99 Points

The purity of fruit and transparency is mind-blowing here with fresh blackberries, white pepper, salt and chalk. It’s crunchy and flawless in its expression of high-altitude malbec. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and a long and breathtaking finish. Made in concrete and aged 16 months in cask. From a small vineyard at 1,500 meters on the slopes of the Andes. Only 3,000 bottles made. Drink now.