2024 Michelini Brothers Malbec Esperando A Los Barbaros Domaine Padié The Pinot Noir vines are

The Pinot Noir vines are 80 years old - tiny production

Aged for 18 months in barrel (1/3 new)

The beautiful and historic Durant Vineyard was planted in 1973 by the Durant family

– Soil: Purisima Formation – 6”-20” rocky topsoil

The Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Juliana Vineyard in Pope Valley

2024 Michelini Brothers Malbec Esperando A Los Barbaros Domaine Padié The Pinot Noir vines areEsperando a los Barbaros is a wine that reflects its terroir. Made from grapes sourced from high altitude (1,400m above sea level) in remote vineyards of Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. The calcareous soils give a fresh and minty nose, with wildflowers and purity of fruit in the mouth, a firm texture, tension, and minerality.