Juan Martín del Potro Ícono Malbec

Vineyard & winemaking

A 100% Malbec sourced from four high-altitude sites: 40% Uco Valley, Tupungato (1,100 m.a.s.l.), 20% Uco Valley, Vistaflores (1,050 m.a.s.l.), 10% Uco Valley, Chacayes (1,300 m.a.s.l.) and 30% Luján de Cuyo, Chacras de Coria (950 m.a.s.l.), with vineyard yields of 7,500 / 6,500 kg per hectare. Upon arrival at the winery a manual selection is performed on a conveyor belt to remove leaves, stems and any grapes not in perfect condition, followed by destemming and crushing. Fermentation takes place in 50–70 HL tanks at controlled temperatures of 25–27 °C using selected yeasts and, after a maceration period of 12–15 days, the wine undergoes spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Aged in 225-litre French oak (70%) and American oak (30%) barrels for 18 months. Winemaker: Rolando Lazzarotti.

Tasting notes

Deep purple; the nose is suggestive and displays complexity. Black plums, cassis, and raspberries. Well-structured and silky, with velvety tannins. The fruit is sweet, with refined spices; long and complex. It is balanced and elegant, with a long finish.

Food pairing

This Malbec pairs beautifully with grilled and roasted red meats, beef, lamb, and slow-cooked dishes. It also complements Argentine-style empanadas, roasted vegetables, mushrooms, and aged cheeses, especially dishes with smoky, savory, or herbaceous flavors.

For U.S. distributors

Juan Martín del Potro Ícono Malbec is imported into the United States by Zorro Negro Imports, a veteran-owned importer based in Kinnear, Wyoming. Case configuration, FOB pricing, label approvals and sample requests are handled directly by James Dykes — see the distributor page or get in touch.