Finca Flichman Dedicado, `Dedicado Malbec` Uco Valley
Vintage: 2021
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | FF347B21 | 6 x 75 | Natural Cork | Available |
Producer
Finca Flichman, in southern Maipú, Mendoza, is one of Argentina’s oldest and most prestigious wineries. It was founded in 1910 by Don Sami Flichman, who emigrated to Argentina from Łódz, Poland and established the estate's first vineyards on the rocky, well-drained plots within the town of Barrancas. In 1947, Don’s son Isaac and winemaker Raúl de la Mota created ‘Caballero de la Cepa’, one of the first premium Argentinian wines to have international success. Today, winemaking is overseen by Rogelio Rabino, supported by acclaimed consultant and winemaker Alberto Antonini, as well as renowned soil and vineyard mapping expert Pedro Parra.
Sogrape, owned by the Guedes family, purchased Finca Flichman in 1998, investing heavily in restoring the vineyards and modernising the winery. In addition to the original Barrancas vineyard, they also expanded to the higher elevations of Tupungato in the Uco Valley in Mendoza. At the foot of the Andes, these vineyards benefit from large diurnal temperature variations, resulting in longer ripening seasons and more elegant styles.
Dedicado
For decades, Finca Flichman’s best wine was guarded in the family cellar, and bottles were given only as gifts. Each had a handwritten label that read ‘dedicado a amigos’ (‘dedicated to friends’), which became the inspiration behind Finca Flichman’s flagship series ‘Dedicado’, made from the best, hand-harvested estate vineyards in the Uco Valley. The `Dedicado Malbec` and `Gran Corte` (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Syrah) are both aged for 12 months in French oak barrels with an additional year spent in bottle
Vineyards
The Dedicado Malbec is made from the best hand-harvested fruit from the high-altitude Tupungato vineyards in the Valle de Uco. Terroir consultant Pedro Parra of Clos des Fous consults on the vineyards. Situated at the foot of the Andes, the vineyards benefit from large diurnal temperature variations which result in longer ripening seasons and more elegant wines.
Vintage
The 2021 vintage was generally warm and humid, with grapes ripening more slowly than in previous years and attaining lower levels of sugar, and therefore alcohol. The red wines showed an excellent balance of structure, concentration and freshness.
Vinification
The hand-harvested grapes were carefully sorted to ensure only those in optimal condition were vinified. After destemming, the fruit underwent pre-fermentation maceration at a cool 10ºC for 5 days. Fermentation followed in 500-litre French oak barrels at a maximum temperature of 28°C for between 15 and 20 days. During fermentation, the must underwent both pumping over and punching down, with malolactic conversion allowed. The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, followed by a further 8 months of bottle ageing before release.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
This wine is deep ruby red in colour. The intense nose is layered with ripe blueberry, spiced cherry, pepper, and chocolate notes. The medium-bodied palate is elegant and fresh with velvety tannins and a persistent finish.
Alcohol (ABV)
14.5%
Acidity
5.52 g/l
Residual Sugar
1.8 g/l
pH
3.6
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanguero | Mendoza Unoaked Chardonnay | FF328 | W | ||
| Mendoza Malbec | FF333 | R | Factsheet | ||
| Misterio | Mendoza Malbec | FF338 | R | Factsheet | |
| Dedicado | `Gran Corte` Uco Valley | FF346 | R | ||
| `Tupungato Vineyard` Uco Valley Chardonnay | FF351 | W | |||
| Caballero de la Cepa | Mendoza Malbec Reserve | FF312 | R | Factsheet |