By Achaval Ferrer
Finca Mirador

Wine Description
This wine stands out for its arid expression: the exceptional effort of our vines to grow and mature under such challenging conditions gives rise to a smooth, enveloping wine that conquers the palate. Its core, rich in black fruit, graphite, and spices, provides a unique complexity and a deep character.

Background
Achaval Ferrer has a singular passion: to produce world-class, terroir-driven Argentine wines. Achaval Ferrer, as guardian of the terroir, produces Malbec from its century-old vineyards located in the most renowned regions of Mendoza. They represent the province's winemaking heritage and tradition, highlighting the richness and diversity of each area. Planted in 1921, Finca Mirador is on the banks of the lower Tunuyan Riverbed in Medrano, Junin, in eastern Mendoza, at an altitude of 2,300 feet. The soil of Finca Mirador is clay loam on the surface and sandy loam at depth, reflecting the intensity of the sun and scorching heat. Every summer at night, a cool breeze descends from the nearby hills, helping maintain the natural acidity of this structured Malbec. This wine, with a monolithic profile in its youth, will reveal all its complexity over time.

Vineyard
Variety: 100% Malbec
Source: Medrano, Junin, Mendoza
Altitude: 2,300 feet
Soil: Of alluvial origin, with a surface layer of about 40 cm of clay loam on a bed of sand and eroded rock
Vine Training: VSP at 1.80 meters high
Yield: 2,500 kgs per hectare
Winemaker: Gustavo Rearte

Production
Double selection of bunches and grains to achieve the highest quality of grapes. Fermentation in concrete tanks without cold pre-fermentation maceration, filtration, or bleeding off. The grape retains its natural acidity during daily open pumping over during fermentation. It ends with a gentle pressing determined by daily tasting. Primary fermentation took place in small concrete tanks. Malolactic fermentation took place in new French oak barrels. Bottled at the winery, unclarified and unfiltered to maintain the integrity of aromas and flavors. This wine may present sediments that do not affect its quality. We recommend decanting one hour before consumption.
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Wine: Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza Finca Mirador 2021
Score/Rating: 96
Review Date: 02/05/2024
Reviewed By: Zekun Shuai
Tasting Notes: Tons of black fruit with a note of graphite, violets and dark chocolate. Plush, gritty tannins with concentrated, juicy blackberries and very silky tannins. Ripe, rich but still fresh, with a lingering finish that goes on and on. A full-bodied, rich and plush wine, but fresh and balanced. Drink or hold.

Wine: 2021 Achaval Ferrer Malbec Finca Mirador
Score/Rating: 93
Suggested Drinking Window: 2024 - 2031
Review Date: 05/01/2025
Reviewed By: Matthew Luczy
Tasting Notes: The softest and ripest wine in Achaval Ferrer's Finca range, the 2021 Malbec Finca Mirador was produced from vines planted in 1921 in the sandy soils of eastern Mendoza's Medrano district. The warm conditions here contribute to its soft, fruit-dominated aromatic profile, which is defined by inky compote notes with spice-driven accents. It is dense, oily and powerful on the palate yet retains a vibrant core that runs through the saturated, savory finish.