{"product_id":"lupa-malbec-2018-paraje-altamira-argentina-mendoza","title":"Lupa Malbec 2018 Paraje Altamira - Argentina, Mendoza","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful and mineral-driven Malbec from Altamira in Mendoza’s Uco Valley, offering dark berry fruit, subtle oak spice, and firm yet refined tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"728\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e🍇 Grape Variety: 100% Malbec — from high-altitude Paraje Altamira vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"812\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"812\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e📍 Region\/Appellation: Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e🏷 Winery: Lupa — boutique high-altitude estate known for focused Malbecs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e🍷 Type: Full-bodied red wine — Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e🌡 Alcohol Content: ~13.5–15% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e📦 Bottle Size: 750 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e⏳ Aging: Around 21 months in oak before release\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAroma of ripe blackberries and cassis, with hints of dried herbs, eucalyptus and soft oak spice. The palate is medium-full, structured with firm chalky tannins, vivid acidity and a long mineral finish\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAverage score: ~91\/100; Tim Atkin describes it as “fresh and tense acidity with intense fruit and tannic force”\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDavid Lawrason (LCBO): “Highly aromatic… minerally aromas… spicy, ripe blackberry… structured and refined tannins… mineral aftertaste”\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eExcellent with grilled steak, roast lamb, Argentine asado, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses like Manchego or Pecorino.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eAging \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEnjoy now with decanting to soften tannins or cellar through 2026–2028 for secondary flavors and greater complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eWinery Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLupa is based in Paraje Altamira within the Uco Valley, known for its elevation (~1,100 m) and stony soils. The team focuses on hand-harvested Malbec, long élevage and minimal intervention to showcase terroir purity and structural elegance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAVOR CAVIAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51558784270552,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/6786\/1208\/files\/Lupa_Malbec_2018_Mendoza.jpg?v=1777092364","url":"https:\/\/savorcaviar.com\/products\/lupa-malbec-2018-paraje-altamira-argentina-mendoza","provider":"Savor Caviar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}