Tasting Notes

006 Malbec is made with 100% estate-owned, sustainably-farmed grapes. The name 006 derives from the cadastral nomenclature of the estate: one of the few vineyards in Argentina (if not the only) located next to an actual flowing river. Indeed, the image on the label depicts all of the elements of the varied alluvial-type soils that characterize the vineyard.

A fruit-driven and fresh version of Malbec fermented in cement vats and matured in used barrels. Attractive deep purple color, with lovely aromas of black cherries, lavander and earthy minerals. Ripe tannins and enhanced minerality give this wine a beautiful structure and finish. Malbec will pair beautifully with all sorts of meat dishes, wether roasted or grilled, or traditional empanadas.

Bodega Aniello is a young project started in 2010 in the Mainque district of the Upper Rio Negro Valley region of Patagonia. the 006 property was the first acquired, followed by another property purchased more recently for a total of 55 hectares. The first commercial vintage was 2013 but the wines are already receiving great accolades.

Luis Gutierrez writes “This is a very nice Malbec at a very attractive price. A name to follow in Río Negro, Patagonia’. (Issue 220, Aug 2015)

– 2014 vintage was rated 90 WA, 90 W&S (Best Buy! and listed among the year’s best Argentine Malbec)

– 2015 vintage rated 91 points James Suckling

Winery	Bodega Aniello
Region	Argentina
Varietal	100% Malbec
Location of Vineyards	Upper Rio Negro Valley, Mainque (Patagonia)
Altitude	350mt asl
Soil	Block 1 is sandy-loamy; Block 12 is sandy-stony of alluvial formation
Type of Cultivation	Sustainable
Vinification	Grapes are harvested by hand then they go through a cold maceration for three days. Fermentation takes place in small concrete tanks in a slow, temperature-controlled process. Both indigenous and selected yeasts are used. Malolactic fermentation also takes place in tanks.
Aging	30% of the wine is aged in used oak for 12 months.
Alcohol Content	13.5%
Oenologist	Federico Moreira