Siete Fincas 'Secreto' Malbec Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina 2020

Founded in 2003 by winemaker Nicolás Lucchesi, Siete Fincas is a family-run winery located in the heart of Mendoza, producing expressive, small-lot wines that capture the unique character of Argentina’s high-altitude vineyards. The estate name—“Seven Farms”—pays tribute to the family’s deep agricultural roots and commitment to honest, terroir-driven winemaking.

• WINEMAKER: Sergio Montiel

• FARMING: Sustainable practices; vineyards hand-harvested at optimal ripeness

• VARIETY: 100% Malbec

• TERROIR: Grapes sourced from estate vineyards in Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley; alluvial soils with gravel and limestone; elevations between 950–1,100 meters provide intense sunlight and cool nights that preserve acidity and aromatic lift

• VINIFICATION: Fermented with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks; gentle extraction via pump-overs; temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve purity of fruit

• AGING: 12 months in a mix of French (70%) and American (30%) oak barrels

• TASTING NOTES: Deep ruby-purple in color, with aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, and violet layered over cocoa, cedar, and sweet spice. The palate is rich and velvety, framed by supple tannins and a long finish of dark fruit and mocha.

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Perfect with grilled meats, empanadas, roast duck, or aged Manchego cheese

• SCORES:

  • 92 – James Suckling

  • 90 – Tim Atkin MW

  • 90 – Wine Enthusiast