Stay in Touch
Sign up to our newsletter for news about wines and events
Apertura is a fruitier and lighter-bodied take on classic Argentine Malbec. As the name suggests, it provides an opening into one of the country’s finest estates and a snapshot of what they’re all about. Mendel create it using grapes picked from their own vineyards in Luján de Cuyo, overlooking Sierras de Lunlunta. The barrels are tasted by the team and the fresh and easy-drinking ones become Apertura. The result is wonderfully bright and in perfect harmony. To us, it feels like the Malbec version of one of those sunny spring mornings when everything seems to be in high resolution. Expect lots of dazzling hedgerow fruit alongside notes of black cherry, raspberry, dried wildflowers and a little vanilla. A bit of a break from the Malbec norm, as this one doesn’t need to big slab of meat to tame it. Think more along the lines of pizza, tomato-based pasta, barbeques or a TV series binge.
Having worked for many years at the iconic Château Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion, Roberto de la Mota is one of Argentina’s most respected and experienced winemakers. In collaboration with the Sielecki family, he is the driving force behind Mendel’s world-class wines. This boutique winery is named after the father of the proprietor, Annabelle Sielecki, and focuses on two terroirs: vineyards planted in Luján de Cuyo in 1928 and a new project of old vines in Altamira.
Vintage: 2019
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Grape: Malbec
Alcohol: 14.5%
£16.99
1 in stock
Please note – Every effort is taken to ensure the vintage displayed on this page is the vintage supplied but, due to constantly refreshed stock the vintage supplied may vary. This may also affect the product labelling.
Discount is applied automatically when you check out with 6 or more products (exclusions apply)
Sign up to our newsletter for news about wines and events
We welcome corporate orders, call us on 01737 350 168 to discuss further.
All rights reserved Banstead Vintners 2023
69 High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2NL