Staphyle Serie Microterroirs Vista Flores is a Malbec from the Uco Valley, crafted to let one specific patch of vineyard around Vista Flores speak for itself. The wine combines ripe black fruit, vanilla, cloves, cocoa, and orange peel with 12 months of aging in French oak and very ripe, fine tannins.
This Malbec comes from Vista Flores, in Tunuyán within the Uco Valley.
Location / Origin: Vista Flores is located in the Uco Valley, a high-altitude wine region in Mendoza at the foot of the Andes. This area is known for Malbec with ripe fruit, freshness, and a distinct structure.
Microterroir: The Microterroirs series by Staphyle focuses on wines from a specific plot. In this case, that is Vista Flores, making the wine more targeted and site-specific than a broad Mendoza blend.
Altitude: Official Staphyle information mentions a vineyard in the high part of Vista Flores at approximately 1,200 m altitude. That altitude ensures plenty of sun during the day and strong cooling at night.
Climate & Influences: The large temperature differences between day and night slow down the ripening process. This allows Malbec to reach full maturity while the wine retains its acidity, tension, and aromatic freshness.
Vinification is focused on color, tannin, ripe fruit, and a powerful yet refined Malbec style.
Fermentation: Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at approximately 25 °C. This controlled temperature helps keep fruit, color, and structure in balance.
Maceration: Fermentation and maceration together last about 28 days. This gives the wine deep color, aromatic concentration, and ripe tannins.
Aging / Oak treatment: The wine ages for 12 months in French oak. This aging adds notes of vanilla, cloves, cocoa, and extra depth to the dark fruit.
Alcohol percentage: At 13.5% alcohol, this Malbec remains full and powerful, but not heavy. The combination of altitude, ripe fruit, and fine tannins provides balance.
This wine is made from Malbec from Vista Flores.
Malbec – Uco Valley: Malbec gives this wine its black cherries, plums, blueberries, deep color, and soft tannins. In Vista Flores, the grape gains extra freshness and precision due to the altitude and cool nights.
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