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Bodegas López, Traful, Malbec, 2024, Mendoza, Argentina
Producer Profile
The foundations of Bodegas López began in 1886 when José Gregorio López Rivas arrived in Argentina, from Algarrobo in Málaga, Spain, where he grew vineyards and olive trees with his family. He decided to establish his vineyards in Argentina and thus escape a devastating plague, phylloxera, which affected the vines in Europe.
Working and saving his every cent he earned, he managed to bring his brother Rafael, and shortly after, his mother Fernanda and his brothers Federico and Matilde. Far from their land, but together again, their winemaking tradition soon surfaced.
In 1889 the brothers moved to Mendoza, where they rented a small piece of land in General Gutiérrez, Maipú. Under the leadership of José Gregorio, they begin elaborating their wines, produced with their own grapes.
Shortly, the López Rivas brothers managed to establish a solid clientele, which allowed them to formalize their first commercial partnership: José López & Hnos.
Viticulture
Winemaking
Classic fermentation method with moderate maceration, in stainless steel tanks at 25 °C. The wine is then subjected to processes of racking, clarification, filtration and final cold stabilization.
The wine is aged for 3 months in French oak barrels from Nancy from 2,500 to 5,000 litres where it acquires volume in the mouth and a subtle oak aroma that gives it a certain complexity. Then its progress continues in stainless steel tanks, until it is bottled. This wine continues its evolution in bottle for 3 more months, thus acquiring a particular bouquet.
Tasting Note
Young, fruity, and seductive Malbec. Vibrant, velvety, rich and easy to drink. For those with a curious and restless spirit, dreamers and idealists, who seek to disconnect and to connect with nature.
Predominantly fruity in aroma, we can find cherry, plum, raisins, raspberry, anise, violets and subtle sweet spices. Appreciable structure and balance on the palate. A wine with great personality.
Ideal with lamb, good times and great friends.
Cellaring
Drink in its youth.
Features
Varieties: Malbec 100%
Colour: Red
ABV: 14%
Closure: Natural cork
Style: Still Wine
Case Size: 6 x 75cl
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Vintage: 2024
