{"title":"Achaval Ferrer | Mendoza","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_4d17aecb-9dac-4703-9ec9-5998eb7814ca.jpg?v=1528796728\" alt=\"Achaval Ferrer Vineyards in Mendoza\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe story of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eAchaval Ferrer\u003c\/b\u003e is rooted in a deep respect for Argentina's oldest, most historic vineyards. Based in the high-altitude reaches of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"143\"\u003eMendoza\u003c\/b\u003e, this world-renowned estate was founded with a clear, singular vision: to protect and champion the low-yielding, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"264\"\u003ecentenarian vines\u003c\/b\u003e that define the region's heritage. By keeping human intervention to an absolute minimum and focusing on the natural expression of the fruit, the winery creates remarkably elegant, structural \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"473\"\u003eArgentine red wines\u003c\/b\u003e that stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the finest bottles on the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe secret to the incredible depth in every bottle lies in the estate's strict viticultural philosophy. The team deliberately keeps yields exceptionally low, meaning each individual vine produces only a tiny handful of intensely concentrated, flavour-packed grapes. Thriving in poor, rocky soils fed by pure Andean meltwater, these ancient vines benefit from intense sunlit days and crisp, cool mountain nights. This dramatic temperature drop locks in a vibrant natural acidity, ensuring that even the most powerful, dark-fruited \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"530\"\u003eMendoza Malbec\u003c\/b\u003e retains a beautiful freshness and a complex, velvety finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eFor the everyday drinker, these bottles offer an immediate window into the very best of Argentina. While they possess the structure and balance to age beautifully in a cellar for years, they are equally spectacular when opened for a weekend treat. The range delivers bold, upfront notes of dark plums, wild blackberries, and smooth cocoa, backed by a refined, earthy complexity. To truly appreciate their smooth, full-bodied nature, pair these exceptional reds alongside a classic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"481\"\u003eSunday roast beef\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"500\"\u003egrilled ribeye steaks\u003c\/b\u003e, or a rich, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"534\"\u003eslow-cooked venison stew\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eACHAVAL-FERRER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"achaval-ferrer-quimera","title":"Achaval Ferrer Quimera 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Achaval Ferrer Quimera is a unique red wine blend made from a composition of Malbec (48%), Merlot (13%), Cabernet Franc (18%), Cabernet Sauvignon (19%) and Petit Verdot (2%) grapes. After each variety is fermented independently the final blend is done prior to barrel ageing for 13 months in French oak barrels - 60% new and 40% second fill. The resulting wine is enticingly complex with a broad range of aromas with sweet tobacco, blueberries, cedar rosemary, liquorice and violets. The palate is broad and juicy with dense, polished tannins and delicious savouriness. [#intro]Heuristic, deliciously sour \u0026amp; delicate, the goal is to produce the best blend possible every year...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Achaval Ferrer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40543569412163,"sku":"A21AFERRERQUIMERA","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/QuimeraBt.jpg?v=1688581942"},{"product_id":"achaval-ferrer-mendoza-malbec","title":"Achaval Ferrer Mendoza Malbec 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Achaval Ferrer Mendoza Malbec is composed of fruit selected from various vineyards, located in the Cuyana province. This is a textbook definition of Malbec in a very good vintage. Bright violet in colour, this wine is fresh and floral, featuring blackberry, plumbs and violets on the nose and palate. The wine is soft and round with a noticeable minerality, silky tannins mark a lengthy finish. 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[#intro]Harmonious, structured \u0026amp; aromatic this is a textbook, full-bodied expression of the Merlot grape...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Achaval Ferrer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40543606833219,"sku":"A20ACHAVALFERRERMERLOT","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/MerlotBottle_d35180b1-64ef-45b0-a611-9443ce54a368.jpg?v=1688589297"},{"product_id":"achaval-ferrer-cabernet-franc","title":"Achaval Ferrer Cabernet Franc 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit for the Achaval Ferrer Cabernet Franc is sourced from vines grown at 1100 metres above sea-level in the Tupungato wine region of Argentina. Here, the great sun exposure combined with the cool mountain breeze, allows the grapes to ripen harmoniously providing a full pallet of aromas and flavours: from black fruit to the freshness of tomato leaf and rosemary. Fermented in cement tanks the wine is matured in new French oak barrels for 13 months prior to bottling. Aromatic and expressive like a Chinon from the Loire Valley, but with the tannic structure and grip of good Saint Emilion from Bordeaux. [#intro]Aromatic \u0026amp; expressive like a Chinon, but with the tannic structure of good Saint Emilion...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Achaval Ferrer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40619478450243,"sku":"A20ACHAVALFERRERCABFRANC","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CabFrancBt.jpg?v=1695236416"},{"product_id":"achaval-ferrer-quimera-blanco","title":"Achaval Ferrer Quimera Blanco 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Achaval Ferrer Quimera Blanco is an elegant and fresh, high-altitude white wine blend. The wine is a harmony between Chardonnay, which brings complexity and elegance, Viognier that gives velvety texture and tannins and Semillón to add freshness and intensity. At the winery the Chardonnay and Viognier were fermented in 100% French oak barrels and underwent malolactic fermentation, whilst the Sémillon was fermented in a stainless steel tank to enhance its freshness.[#intro]A unique, elegant \u0026amp; fresh, high-altitude white wine blend from Argentina's Uco Valley...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Achaval Ferrer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40958954078275,"sku":"A22AFQUIMERABLANCO","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/QuimeraBlancoBt.jpg?v=1708624719"},{"product_id":"achaval-ferrer-quimerino-blanco","title":"Achaval Ferrer Quimerino Blanco 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Achaval Ferrer Quimerino Blanco is an intensely fruity Sauvignon Blanc blended with some Marsanne and Roussane grapes. 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This wine delivers intense notes of dark black fruit, violet, and spice, with a velvety texture and an impeccably long finish. The magnum format is not only a beautiful centerpiece for any dinner party but also allows the wine to age slower and more gracefully, making it a fantastic addition to any collector's cellar. [#intro]Achaval Ferrer's iconic Malbec in a 1.5L magnum; intense, elegant, and perfect for cellaring...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Achaval Ferrer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57334259351933,"sku":"A22FERRERMALBECMAGNUM","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/MalbecBottle_3991dd4f-62e0-4c69-a2e9-59e984878172.jpg?v=1688582974"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image.jpg?v=1579260632","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/achaval-ferrer.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}