Mendoza, Argentina, stands as the nation's premier wine region, responsible for 66% of its output, largely driven by high-altitude Malbec. Terrazas de los Andes, established by Moët-Hennessy, has long championed cultivating Malbec at extreme elevations for enhanced freshness and precision. Their latest release, the ultra-luxe Extremo Malbec 2022, is a $200 bottling sourced from a unique parcel at 5,400 feet in the Uco Valley, representing Mendoza's highest cultivated fruit. This wine, described by estate director Lucas Löwi as the "pinnacle of mountain winemaking," offers remarkable depth, freshness, and elegance, with notes of blackberry and minerality. It has already earned perfect scores, underscoring the brand's dedication to quality and regenerative practices.
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