Finca Sophenia - "Synthesis" Malbec 2022

Eugenia Luka grew up among the vines, working with her father, Roberto Luka, founder of Finca Sophenia, the esteemed estate winery located in Gualtallary, Mendoza, Argentina. While Eugenia's side project —E's Vino — keeps her busy, she still has a hand in every aspect of production at Finca Sophenia. Roberto — former president of Wines of Argentina — founded the renowned estate in 1997 and in just seven years was distributing his stellar wines to over 25 countries. Finca Sophenia's vines are planted across 130 hectares in soils of rocky sand irrigated by the thaw from the Andes. The estate crafts terrior-driven wines from Argentine varietals Bonarda, Criolla and Torrontés along with international varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah and Cabernet Franc for the reds and Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon for the whites. Finca Sophenia's wines uniquely represent their origins of Gualtallary, Tupungato and the Uco Valley.

Finca Sophenia’s Synthesis Malbec pours a deep ruby red in the glass tinged with violet reflections. Intense aromas tantalize the senses with ripe bramble and stone fruits mingling with hints of purple flowers and light spice. The medium-bodied Malbec is juicy and fresh with flavors of black raspberries, boysenberry and plums cascading across the palate. Secondary notes of peppery spice and cocoa are enveloped by a wonderful marriage of ebullient acidity and soft tannins which carry Sophenia’s Synthesis toward a long and graceful finish. An ideal companion to traditional parrillada — Argentine mixed grill — with assorted cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and a variety of sausages. This Malbec sings with barbecue, so anything off your grill will pair beautifully.