Casarena Naoki's Vineyard Malbec 2019

Cellar for up to 15 years. Decant for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

Casarena winery lies under the shadow of the Andes, in the scenic sub-region of Perdriel. The winery specialises in single-vineyard wines, crafting a refined and incredibly high-quality range from just four vineyards.

Some of the oldest vineyards in Mendoza can be found in Perdriel. Casarena also owns vineyards in Agrelo, a famous sub-region to the south - this is where Naoki’s Vineyard is located. Due to its calcium-rich soil, which in some parts has cemented together, the land underneath this vineyard was previously considered an implausible area to grow grapes. However, thanks to the attention and toil of Casarena’s soil expert Pablo Ceverino and lead wine-maker Martina Galeano, Naoki’s Vineyard now yields this delicious, dry Malbec.

Completely crafted from Argentina’s trademark grape, this Malbec is a hypnotising deep burgundy. It shows characteristic notes of red fruit and plum on the nose along with a mineral edge that comes from the calcium-rich soil of Naoki Vineyard. The grapes were harvested by hand and aged in French oak barrels for a year. In the mouth, a harmonious bundle of black fruits mixes with spice, vanilla, and elegant tannins. It has a persistent, savoury finish. This wine will pair perfectly with a steak, in classic Argentinian style.