Description
Bodega Flechas de los Andes was created thanks to a partnership between Baron Benjamin de Rothschild and Laurent Dassault, who sought to make wine on a great terroir
at the foot of the Andes. The name "Flechas de los Andes" refers to the 5 arrows symbolizing the Rothschild family. Planted in 1999, the vineyard benefits from a dry
climate tempered by the tall Andes Mountains (1,100m). Malbec is the main grape variety on this unique terroir. The partnership between two families, as well as their
shared aim of producing an excellent Argentinian wine, led to the creation of Gran Corte.
Terroir
Appellation: Vista Flores, Uco Valley – 120 km south of Mendoza – Argentina.
Continental terroir with a soil from alluvial origin, composed by clay, sand and with a high percentage of stones in the subsoil.
Harvest
The 2021 season in Vista Flores, in the heart of the Uco Valley, began with a cool spring marked by localized frosts in early October, reducing yields in certain parcels.
Thanks to the altitude and the natural air circulation typical of Andean terroirs, the vines nevertheless progressed through the season in generally healthy conditions,
with balanced and moderate vegetative growth.
Summer unfolded under cooler-than-average temperatures, accompanied by regular rainfall and significant day–night temperature variations. This dynamic slowed ripening,
allowing for gradual aromatic development while preserving remarkable natural acidity — a hallmark of high-altitude vineyards.
Harvest, carried out later than in recent years between late March and mid-April depending on the sector, delivered healthy, well-balanced and concentrated grapes. Despite
early-season challenges, the 2021 vintage in Vista Flores reveals precise, elegant wines defined by purity of fruit, vibrant freshness and the distinctive tension of
this Andean terroir.
Vinification
Manual selection before and after destemming, then the grapes fill stainless steel tanks by the action of gravity. Traditional vinification with daily
pumping over in stainless tanks. Maceration during 30 days (Cold maceration: 5 days, Fermentation: 25 days at 24-28C). Spontaneous Malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
100% in new French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
To the eye, the wine displays an intense color with deep violet hues, signaling concentration and vibrancy. The nose, expressive and precise, reveals the
distinctive character of Argentine Malbec through aromas of violet and ripe plum, offering both depth and aromatic clarity.
On the palate, the wine unfolds with power and structure, driven by the natural intensity of Malbec.
Cabernet Franc brings elegance and subtlety to the blend, contributing very soft, finely textured tannins along with delicate hints of rose. The interplay
between strength and refinement creates a harmonious balance, resulting in a wine of complexity, structure and poise — the hallmark of a truly great expression.
