Overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge at WSA in downtown New York City, Terrazas de los Andes made a journey to the Big Apple to help invited guests go on intimate tasting journey that took them on the road to find one of the most brilliant Malbecs in the world.
Estate Director Lucas Löwi hosted the dazzling affair that showcased the magic of the high-altitude winegrowing in Mendoza, Argentina. Since the early 1990s, this brand has managed to find high ranks and collective fans who have fallen in love with Malbec in a refreshing way thanks to the influence of a unique mountainous region that is lined with regional herbs and land layouts that one can only find in the country.
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Magnificent and full of richness, this is a wine with a story and one that is mean to always be worthy of turning pages onto the next chapter of our lives. Impressive and delightful, Terrazas de los Andes deserves all the applause. It is a brand loyal to the land and the people who inhabit it.
Over 30 years ago the team recognized the potential of Mendoza and the Andes to craft fine mountain wines. Driven by this vision, they discovered unexplored lands in the Andes in search of a refined varietal expression that can only be achieved in Mendoza’s cool, high-altitude terraces. It is there, where the earth meets the sky, that Terrazas de los Andes was born. Today, Terrazas de los Andes farms a mosaic of 200+ estate-grown vineyards that capture the bright, fresh taste of the Andes. With respect for nature front and center, Terrazas de los Andes sustainability program embraces regenerative viticulture, conserves precious glacier water, and supports the local Andean community and the winery’s own employees.
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Experienced at the wine tasting was a small sip of the wonderful history. It was here that passion ignited for Extremo Malbec 2022, which is part of a decades-long pursuit of higher-altitude vineyards in search of greater freshness, precision and purity in Malbec.
Crafted from a single parcel in El Espinillo, the highest vineyard in Gualtallary, Uco Valley, planted at 1,650 meters above sea level, Terrazas de los Andes Extremo Malbec 2022 captures the elegance and energy of the Andes. Characterized by some of the lowest average temperatures in the region and mineral-rich calcareous soils, the site produces a Malbec of remarkable aromatic expression, structure and varietal precision, offering an unparalleled expression of one of Mendoza’s most extraordinary terroirs.
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“Extremo Malbec represents the pinnacle of our Ascension Journey and our vision for mountain winemaking,” said Löwi. “For more than three decades, we have explored Mendoza’s highest vineyards to better understand how altitude shapes Malbec. This exceptional parcel allows us to capture the Andes with remarkable precision, translating its climate,soil profile, biodiversity and unique sense of place into a wine of depth, freshness and elegance.”
Bright and vibrant on the palate, Extremo Malbec 2022 reveals layers of red and black fruit, delicate floral notes and a refined mineral character. Fine-textured tannins and balanced acidity carry through to a long, elegant finish, reflecting the energy and tension that define this extreme mountain terroir.
Critically acclaimed, including a perfect 100-point score, Extremo Malbec has earned recognition as one of Argentina’s most celebrated luxury wines.The 2022 vintage further reinforces Terrazas de los Andes’ commitment to revealing the extraordinary potential of Mendoza’s mountain terroirs through site-specific, high-altitude winemaking.
Adding to the magic, the brand also has put forth fantastic sustainability efforts with the Guardians of Mountain Life in Mendoza. From water optimization to engaging with local communities, it is all just further proof that this a Malbec full of magic.
