Bodega Noemia Malbec 2022

Tasting notes and characteristics of the Bodega Noemia Malbec 2022

Tasting

Appearance
This wine reveals a deep purple colour, accented by dark, ink-like reflections.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet is intense, dominated by black fruits such as blackberry, blackcurrant and black cherry. Delicate floral notes of violet and balsamic touches intertwine with a saline minerality and hints of graphite.

Palate
On the palate, the structure is elegant with silky tannins and perfectly balanced acidity. The black fruit flavours are joined by notes of coffee, dark chocolate and subtle spices. The exceptionally long finish is marked by a lingering saline minerality.

Food and wine pairings
This cuvée pairs wonderfully with lean red meats, duck or game. It also enhances dishes rich in umami, particularly those based on mushrooms, recipes with aromatic herbs, as well as aged cheeses such as blue cheeses.

The elegance of a great Argentinian Malbec signed Bodega Noemia

The estate
Founded in 2001, the Bodega Noemia brand is an essential reference in Patagonia. Located in the Rio Negro Valley, this estate stretches over approximately 5.5 hectares. The estate's history began with the discovery of old abandoned vines, transformed today into an internationally renowned vineyard cultivated using organic and biodynamic farming. Since 2018, Hans Vinding-Diers has been the sole owner of this artisanal estate, perpetuating a strong identity and values centred on the pure expression of the extreme terroir of this southern region.

The vineyard
Located in Mainqué, in the upper Rio Negro Valley at the 39th parallel, this unique 1.5-hectare plot was planted in 1932. These are pre-phylloxera vines from a massal selection. This Argentinian terroir is composed of alluvial soils combining clay, silt, gravel and sand. The vineyard is certified organic by Ecocert and managed according to the principles of biodynamics. Irrigation is carried out by traditional flooding, three to five times a year.

The vintage
The 2022 year began with a mild winter influenced by the La Niña phenomenon, followed by a cool spring spared by frost. Summer proved particularly hot and dry. However, a storm on 20 February brought 70 mm of rain, which helped refresh the vines and delay the harvest, providing optimal ripening conditions.

Winemaking and aging
The grapes for the Bodega Noemia Malbec 2022 are hand-harvested in 12 kg crates, then fully destemmed. Fermentation is initiated with indigenous yeasts in open wooden vats, favouring gentle extraction by infusion with light punch-downs and very few pump-overs. After malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine is transferred for aging. This first takes place for one year in 600-litre French demi-muids, then continues for eight months in 225-litre second-use French barrels.

Grape variety
Malbec (100%).