Alpasión Grand Malbec is an extraordinarily rich, bold, and meticulously crafted red wine produced in the high-altitude Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina. Alpasión, born from the shared passion of a group of international wine lovers, takes its name from the combination of the Spanish words for soul (alma) and passion (pasión). Sourced from estate vineyards situated 1,200 metres above sea level in the acclaimed Los Chacayes sub-region, this flagship Malbec highlights the intense fruit concentration, structural muscle, and cooling mountain freshness that define top-tier Uco Valley viticulture.

Why You'll Love It

This wine stands out for its opulent dark berry density, broad physical structure, and seamless oak integration. Grown in stony, alluvial soils subjected to dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, the low-yielding vines produce small berries packed with deep colour and complex aromatics. Matured in fine French oak barrels, it delivers a luxurious bouquet of black cherries, blueberry conserve, dark cocoa, and toasted vanilla, balanced by a vibrant thread of natural acidity that keeps its bold profile remarkably fresh and balanced.

Vineyard & Production

The grapes are hand-harvested in small boxes from sustainably farmed estate plots in Los Chacayes. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit undergoes strict double sorting before gentle crushing and cold maceration to extract vibrant colour and pure varietal aromatics. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled vats with regular pump-overs to build structural richness. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for twelve months in French oak barrels to soften its fine-grained tannins and impart refined spicy complexity prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it displays an opaque, inky purple-red colour with a vivid magenta rim. The nose is lifted, complex, and intensely aromatic, opening with vibrant aromas of ripe blackberries, black plum jam, and wild blueberries, seamlessly integrated with hints of dark chocolate, sweet smoke, roasted coffee beans, and subtle violet perfume. On the palate, it is full-bodied, broad, and velvety, offering concentrated dark fruit and mocha flavours supported by firm, fine-grained tannins and a crisp beam of acidity that leads into a long, warming finish.

Perfect Pairings

With its robust structure, deep berry fruit, and complex oak spices, this high-altitude Malbec is an exceptional match for hearty, savoury dishes and flame-grilled meats. It pairs magnificently with chargrilled ribeye steak with chimichurri, slow-roasted leg of lamb, braised beef short ribs, and venison loin. It is also an outstanding partner for rich empanadas, wild mushroom stews, and mature hard cheeses like aged Manchego or Comté.

Grape Varieties

100% Malbec

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