Agustín Lanús Ilogico Malbec 2020, High-Altitude Red

Agustin Lanus, Ilogico Malbec 2020, vin d'altitude

Agustín Lanús Ilogico Malbec 2020, High-Altitude Red

🇦🇷 Vallées Calchaquíes | Salta | Argentina
Where others dare not venture, Agustín Lanús makes exceptional wine — concentrated, fresh and precise, at 2,700 metres altitude in the Andes. An outstanding Malbec to open with a duck breast or a grilled ribeye.
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Nutritional values

Ingredients

Raisin, Antioxidants (Sulfites)

Alcohol: 13.5%

Nutritional declaration

Per 100ml
Energy 328 kJ / 79 kcal
Fat 0.0 g
of which saturated fatty acids 0.0 g
Carbohydrates 0.9 g
of which sugars 0.2 g
Protein 0.0 g
Salt 0.0 g

DESCRIPTION

The Sunal Ilogico Malbec is crafted by Agustín Lanús, a pioneer of extreme altitude winemaking in the Calchaquí Valleys of north-west Argentina. His vineyards are located between 2,100 and 2,700 metres above sea level, in isolated areas of Salta, Catamarca and Tucumán. Night harvesting by hand, spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks, 15 months ageing in neutral barrels and concrete eggs: a fully artisanal process, with no fining or filtration, to preserve the soul of the high Andean plateaus.

The Sunal Ilogico Malbec is the perfect expression of high-altitude Malbec — concentrated, fresh and elegant all at once. Sourced from several extreme terroirs, it combines aromatic intensity, supple texture and natural acidity. Descorchados awarded it 91/100, praising its precision and vibrant character. James Suckling highlights its notes of asphalt and crunchy berries, its lively and precise palate with elderberry accents, and its brilliant finish.

On the nose, a bouquet of red and black fruits, floral touches and fine spice notes. The palate is fresh, juicy and harmonious, with fine tannins and a long finish. A refined red that pairs beautifully with duck breast, grilled ribeye, rack of lamb or a gently spiced stew. Delicious with aged cheeses too.

CHARACTERISTICS

Country

Argentina

Region

Salta

Appellation

Vallées Calchaquíes

Vintage

202O

Grape Variety

Malbec

ABV

13.9%

Category

Dry

Volume

.75L

Style

Bold

Allergens

Sulfites

Storing Instructions

To drink or to store

REGION

Salta

Argentina

Located in northwest Argentina, at the foot of the Andes, the Salta wine region is one of the most spectacular in the country. Its vineyards, perched between 1,600 and over 3,000 metres above sea level, are among the highest in the world. This extreme altitude climate, sunny by day and cool at night, combined with arid, mineral soils, favours wines of great aromatic intensity and remarkable freshness.

While Torrontés remains the signature white grape of Salta, the reds are just as remarkable. Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat find an intense expression here, marked by concentrated fruit, lovely natural tension and typical aromas of flowers, spice and warm stone. Old grapes are also being rediscovered, such as Criolla Chica, brought by Spanish settlers in the 16th century. Hardy and well suited to altitude, it gives light, fruity wines with floral notes and lovely natural freshness.

At the heart of these valleys, the small town of Cafayate is seen as the wine centre of the region. Its wines, recognised internationally, combine power, freshness and minerality in a style unique to this part of the world.
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