2021 Bodegas Atamisque Malbec ‘Armonía’

100% sustainable and estate grown Malbec from 20 year old vines at the incredible altitude of 4,300 feet! Hand harvested and cold macerated in stainless steel. 40% of the blend is aged in second-use barrels for eight months. 14% alcohol. 

Dark purple color. Floral aromas of violets and flavors of plums, black berries, mild spices, and mature cherries. Intense and well balanced in the mouth, with soft tannins and smooth red fruit acidity. Plums and dark cherries linger on the finish. Pair with red meat, pork, cold cuts, lasagna, and other pastas with red sauces.

Founded in 2002 by John and Chantal Du Monceau and located in Tupungato, at the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Atamisque’s name comes from an aboriginal bush that grows naturally in the region. The wines are produced from the winery’s own 70 hectares of vineyards, which provides the highest standard of quality from the vine to the bottle. Respect for the environment and long-term sustainability were the foundation in the construction of Atamisque. The winery was designed for gravity-flow winemaking to avoid the use of pumps and minimize wine stress and utilizing the local slate in the area as tiling for the roof of the buildings providing perfect insulation and temperature control year-round.