The charm of Argentina resonates in the products signed Andeluna, a reality that was born in the mid-90s thanks to Ward Lay. Ward, coming from a family of North American entrepreneurs, decides to invest part of his profits by building a winery, joining in partnership with the family of Italian origins Reina Rutini. The area identified to start production is that of the Uco Valley, in the shadow of the Tupungato mountain, one of the most suitable areas of the entire nation; Michel Rolland, an internationally renowned winemaker, is called to monitor each stage of the process.

Today Andeluna is a winery that rests on very solid foundations, and the Barale family, already present in Argentina with other wineries, took over its management. The production philosophy is totally focused on respect for the terroir, the true and only interpreter of what the Valle de Uco is able to bring in the glass. Among the rows, which are spread over a vineyard area of about 80 hectares, various varieties are grown, both native and international, such as Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvigon, Merlot, Torrontés, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Vines that give life to a varied range of labels, from which the rocky and calcareous character of the soil from which they arise emerges, giving us an authentic sip, which, in the case of the Tupungato Malbec "Altitud" and the Valle de Uco Malbec "1300", reaches internationally recognized quality levels.

The Malbec grape is native to the south-western area of France, in particular from Cahors. Known in antiquity as Cot or Noir de Pressac, it later takes its name from the winemaker Malbeck who spread it widely. From the DNA analysis it seems that it derives from the spontaneous crossing between Prunelard and Magdeleine Noire des Charentes, an old French variety, also ancestor of Merlot.

The Malbec grape was introduced in Argentina towards the middle of the 19th century, where it found ideal conditions to express itself on interesting qualitative levels. In particular, the cultivation at high altitudes has brought to light a profile of greater finesse, with more elegant tannins and great aromatic concentration. Today in Argentina it is cultivated on over 26,000 hectares and is the most widespread red grape variety of all, while in France there are only about 1,000 hectares left, cultivated in the Medoc area, where it is used in a small percentage in Bordeaux blends.

It is a plant that produces quite large clusters, with berries with a dark blue, almost black skin. The wine has an intense ruby red color. The nose expresses a bouquet with notes of plum, red fruit and slightly vegetable scents. The taste is rich, warm with an important tannic texture and moderate freshness.