DE ANGELES Malbec Grial Arcilla 'Viña 1924' (Clay Soil) - Vistalba 2020 Bottle (los)

Description

Grial is the expression of Malbec grapes according to each soil of this unique and historic Viña 1924 vineyard pre-phylloxera and un-grafted in 1924). It is a unique chance to view this fabulous grape variety truly under the terroir microscope. Limo (Silt); Piedra (Stone); Arena (Sand); Arcilla (Clay). They are micro-vinified with traditional methods without oak influence, and they are all harvested on the same date so that it is each soil that sets the differential mark between them.

The richest of these four, full-bodied and meaty with a deep, fruity core, round firm tannins and lots of concentration. Delicious.
Only 567 bottles were made.
Perfect with a bbq steak and aged cheeses.

VINOUS 94 points
Drinking Window 2025 - 2034
From: Northern Mendoza: Velvet Comes Back into Fashion (Apr 2025)
The 2020 Malbec Grial Arcilla Vistalba Single Vineyard comes from a selection of clay soils within an old vineyard. Black fruit leads alongside soft crushed leaf notes and herbal hints. It gains prominence as tannins add structure with just the right amount of roughness, slightly tightening a full-bodied palate (14.9% ABV). The tannins combined with a rich mouthfeel deliver a bold texture. - By Joaquín Hidalgo on April 2025