La Graine Wine Mendoza
- Region
- Argentina
- Established
- 1890
- Grower Website
- Visit grower's website
La Graine Wines combines the gentleness of the terroirs with the latest technology and the newest enology in Argentina. An entrepreneur that was born in Las Pintadas, Uco Valley. This is a dynamic, young project in which the Astié Family and Ballester Family united their passions for wine.
La Graine Wines seeks to express the full potential of Argentinian terroirs, with constant care of its vineyards, together with experienced professionals and their own unique style – essential elements for the achievement of great wines.
Wines Available
La Graine Blend
Origin: Mendoza, Argentina
LA GRAINE WINES combines the gentleness of our terroirs with the latest technology and the newest enology in Argentina. An entrepreneur that was born in Las Pintadas, Uco Valley. This is a dynamic, young project in which the Astié Family and Ballester Family united their passions for wine.
La Graine Wines seeks to express the full potential of Argentinian terroirs, with constant care of its vineyards, together with experienced professionals and their own unique style – essential elements for the achievement of great wines.
Vinification
Manual selection of clusters, Pre-fermantative maceration in cold for three days and then alcoholic fermentation for 20 days at 25°C (3 remounts per day) and at 30°C for the last two days.
Afterwards the wine rests for two and a half weeks with the hat, enabling a malolactic natural fermentation and are then aged in french oak barrels.
- Grape Variety
- Malbec 60%, Cabernet Franc 40%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 13.0% ABV
- Wine Style
- Red Wines
- Closure
- Cork
Winemaker's Notes
It is an elegant blend where black fruits, stone fruits, graphite and minty notes can be found, characteristic of the freshness of the Cabernet Franc. With structure, breadth and a persistent ending in mouth.
Pairs very well with red meats, greasy fish and stews.
La Graine Malbec
Origin: Mendoza
LA GRAINE WINES combines the gentleness of their terroirs with the latest technology and the newest enology in Argentina.
An entrepreneur that was born in Las Pintadas, Uco Valley. This is a dynamic, young project in which the Astié Family and Ballester Family united their passions for wine.
La Graine Wines seeks to express the full potential of Argentinian terroirs, with constant care of its vineyards, together with experienced professionals and their own unique style – essential elements for the achievement of great wines.La Graine own vineyards located in Las Pintadas, Uco Valley, situated at the foot of the Andes.
Vinification
Hand-sorting of clusters, alcoholic fermentation at 25c with wild yeasts in stainless tanks for 15 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place immediately afterwards for 30 days.
Contains: Sulphites.
- Grape Variety
- Malbec 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 13.5% ABV
- Wine Style
- Red Wines
- Closure
- Cork
Winemaker's Notes
Purplish-red in colour with aromas of red and black fruits. Expressive, elegant and friendly in the mouth, with a persistent finish.
Available Vintages & Format
| SKU | Description | Format | Vintage | Availability | Trade Price | Stock (Cases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1201225 | LA GRAINE Malbec 23 | Bottle (75cl) | 2023 | Trade only | - | - |
This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.
La Graine Reserve Malbec
Origin: Mendoza
LA GRAINE WINES combines the gentleness of their terroirs with the latest technology and the newest enology in Argentina.
An entrepreneur that was born in Las Pintadas, Uco Valley. This is a dynamic, young project in which the Astié Family and Ballester Family united their passions for wine.
La Graine Wines seeks to express the full potential of Argentinian terroirs, with constant care of its vineyards, together with experienced professionals and their own unique style – essential elements for the achievement of great wines.La Graine own vineyards located in Las Pintadas, Uco Valley, situated at the foot of the Andes.
Vinification
Hand-sorting of clusters. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at 25c with natural yeasts in stainless tanks for 15 days, followed by malolactic fermentation for 30 days. A further 8 months in French oak barrels.
Contains: sulphites.
- Grape Variety
- Malbec 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 14.0% ABV
- Wine Style
- Red Wines
- Closure
- Cork
Winemaker's Notes
Deep violet red in colour. Very expressive on the nose with red fruits and spice aromas. 8 months in oak result in soft and silky tannins. Great structure and breadth, with an elegant and persistent finish.
Available Vintages & Format
| SKU | Description | Format | Vintage | Availability | Trade Price | Stock (Cases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1201230 | LA GRAINE Reserve Malbec 21 | Bottle (75cl) | 2021 | Trade only | - | - |
This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.
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