Chakana Nuna Malbec (750ml)
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Wine Type
Red Wine
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Size
750ml
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Vintage
2022
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Country
Argentina
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Region
Mendoza
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Sub-Region
Luyan de Cuyo
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Grape
Malbec
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Farming Method
BiodynamicAll of our products that are tagged with the term Biodynamic are either biodynamic certified or biodynamic practicing. Learn More
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ABV
13.5%
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Food Pairing
BBQGameRed Meat
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Vegan Friendly
Yes
Chakana winery was founded by Juan Pelizzatti in 2002. Juan was driven by his passion for wine and the desire to invest his time and money into agriculture. Juan unknowingly founded the winery on the same day that Chakana was celebrated on the Andes highlands: that is, the day the Southern Cross (Chakana for the Inca people) becomes vertical in the night Andean sky. Juan’s wanted to introduce consumers abroad to the taste and culture of the Andes. He worked with Italian Wine consultant, Alberto Antonini (a key personage in the development of the Super-Tuscan movement in Italy) to realize his dream.
Wine is currently produced in four different levels at Chakana, by winemaker Gabriel Bloise who has over 20 years of experience in winemaking and is known for his expertise in creating premium Malbec wines. He works closely with the vineyard team to ensure that only the highest-quality grapes are used in the winemaking process, and uses a combination of traditional and modern techniques. The winemaking philosophy is one of minimal intervention that allows the purest expression of the place. Chakana operates with great respect for their local communityand endorses the fair trade standards of the international organization Fair For Life. They practice organic and biodynamic farming.
Tasting Notes
A dense blue/purple colour is followed by a big, sweet, floral (acacias), blueberry, blackberry, coffee, and white chocolate-scented bouquet. Remarkably rich and heady, with a full-bodied mouthfeel as well as silky tannins.
Method
Crafted from Malbec grapes from the Nuna Farm in Luyan de Cuyo, Mendoza. The vineyards are located at 90 meters above sea level. Loamy sandy soils, with gravels covered with calcium carbonate in some areas. The wine rests in concrete tanks and used French oak with no sulphur dioxide additions. This is a vegan friendly wine.

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