Michelini Bros SuperUco - Malbec Calcáreo 'Granito de Gualtallary' 2020

This project began in 2012 as an inspiration to focus on the pure soul and terroir of the Uco Valley, specifically Gualtallary and Vista Flores.

The Michelini brothers, also winemakers at Mendoza’s renowned Zorzal and Passionate wineries, are creating their first biodynamic wines under the Calcareo and SuperUco labels. The outdoor winery consists of egg-shaped concrete amphoras in The Vines of Mendoza’s Winemaker’s Village project.

This boutique, biodynamic project is the first of its kind in Mendoza with very limited production of top quality, terroir driven wines.

The two hectare farm is planted in circles with 360 degrees of exposure to the sun. The different varietals are planted from the center outward, as its vegetative cycle dictates. Neal Martin (Wine Advocate) commented on the Michelini Bros. wines that “Their passion and commitment, their spirituality and, for want of a better word, “purity” in terms of doing what they do for the love of it rather than financial reward, brought to mind the Lopez de Heredia sisters in Rioja. If you want cutting edge, meticulously crafted Argentinean wines hot footed from one of the most exciting sub-regions (Gualtallary), then look no further.”

This 100% Malbec is hand-harvested from a single vineyard in the Gualtallary sub-region of the Uco Valley. The vineyard was planted in 2008 and is situated at 4,600 feet above sea level. The wine is aged in amphora for 30 days, then in 3-6 year old barrels for 18 months. Full-bodied and deep in color, this is a Malbec of the mountains.

"The 2020 Calcáreo de Granito de Tupungato was produced with grapes from Gualtallary Albo (Tupungato Winelands) on alluvial granite soils with lots of calcium carbonate. It fermented in 5,000-liter oak cask and 300-liter amphorae with indigenous yeasts. This is a little riper than previous vintages, showing graphite notes, wild and energetic, with chalky, fine-grained tannins that give it more grip. It finishes saltier. 6,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2021. In some countries, this is labeled as Gualtallary, but they have problems with others." - 94 Points, Wine Advocate 

"Vines on calcium carbonate soils within the Tupungato Winelands estate supply the fruit for what Matías Michelini calls “our chalkiest red”. Chiselled and refreshing, it has the understated oak that’s part of the SuperUco style, red cherry, cranberry and bramble fruit and sculpted tannins. 2024-2030. (2022)" - 94 Points, Tim Atkin

Producer: Michelini Bros SuperUco

Country: Argentina

Region: Mendoza

Varietal: Malbec

Appellation: Gualtallary

Vintage: 2020

Size: 750ml