Unus 2021

WINE OVERVIEW

Roberto de la Mota is an icon and pillar in the Argentina wine world. Considered the proverbial Godfather of Argentine wine who led the movement of the country’s world class wine production, he has been immersed in the world of winemaking and viticulture for almost 50 years. He was named the 2024 Winemaking Legend, Medal of Excellence, by Tim Atkin. Growing up under the stewardship of his father, Raúl de la Mota, he is considered one of the most prized winemakers in Argentine history. Legendary French enologist Émile Peynaud encouraged Roberto to go to France to study Agronomy after he received his degree in Agriculture and Winemaking in Argentina. Returning home to Mendoza from France, Roberto’s time there, as well as applied techniques with French barrels and varietals like Semillon and Petit Verdot, made him the go-to, heavily sought-after winemaker. In 2002, Roberto partnered with the Sielecki family to help preserve and make wine from their historic estate in Lujan de Cuyo. Together, they transformed her family’s 1928 vineyard into the respected estate it is today, naming it after her father, Mendel. The 100-year-old vineyards are true First Growth wines of Mendoza. Anabelle Sielecki founded Mendel Wines. Her vision and entrepreneurial spirit have helped grow Mendel to the successful, sophisticated, premium winery it is today. Her niece Tati, is now taking over the business reigns, and making Mendel a world-renowned brand.

Tasting Notes

The aromas of dark cherries, plums and roasted cocoa come leaping out of the glass. This is a big but very suave wine with layers of ripe cherry, berry fruits, white pepper, mint, chocolate, caramel, smoke, and toast. There are loads of ripe, soft tannins, so this wine will certainly age beautifully for a decade or longer, but the temptation to drink it right away may be too much to resist.

Food Pairing

Try with smoked meats and charcuterie.

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Pairing Malbec with 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot from Mayor Drummond, Paraje Altamira and Perdriel, Unus demonstrates the blending skills that Roberto de la Mota learnt in Bordeaux. Youthful, inky, structured and intense, it has coffee bean and wild herb aromas, chewy damson and blackberry fruit and the concentration, backbone and acidity to age. 2025-32 Tim Atkin 2023
93 #98 Top 100 Wines of Argentina
A full-bodied red with violets, plums, blueberries, chocolate orange and sweet tobacco on the nose, with vanilla pods. Firmly structured, with broad and dusty layers and a lengthy, spicy finish. Malbec, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot. James Suckling November 2023
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The nose of this smooth blend of 65% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot is rich in aromas of maraschino cherry and cinnamon, along with other baking spices. Oaky notes are integrated on the palate, where a fair amount of red and black berries contribute to the balance of flavors. Wine Enthusiast April 2024

Tech Details

The vineyards are located in Mayor Drummond, Perdriel (Lujan de Cuyo) and Altamira (Uco Valley). The wine was aged for 16 months in 100% new French Taransaud oak.
  • Varietal Composition: 65% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot
  • Region: Mendoza
  • Avg Elevation: 3400 feet
  • Avg Age of Vines: 61 years
  • Alcohol: 14.7%
  • Size: 6/750ml
  • Cases Imported: 800
  • UPC: 835603001365

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