2022 Manos Negras "Stone Soil" Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

ABOUT THIS WINE

“Stone Soil” Malbec is sourced from select parcels in the Uco Valley, where stony alluvial soils and extreme elevations—up to 4,000 feet above sea level—create naturally low yields and grapes of remarkable intensity. The wine is 100% Malbec, hand-harvested, and fermented with native yeasts in small concrete vats, followed by aging in seasoned French oak barrels that add subtle depth without overpowering the fruit. The emphasis is on purity, tension, and a tactile sense of place.

This is a serious, age-worthy Malbec with a savory edge—ideal with grilled meats, braised short ribs, lentil stew, or aged cheeses like Manchego or Comté.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Manos Negras (“Black Hands”) is the collaborative project of acclaimed winemakers Alejandro Sejanovich and Jeff Mausbach, whose mission is to craft expressive wines rooted in specific micro-terroirs of Argentina. With a hands-on philosophy—honoring the labor-intensive nature of viticulture—the team works closely with growers to highlight soil and altitude as driving forces behind wine character. Their “Stone Soil” range focuses on rugged, mineral-rich sites, offering a more restrained, terroir-transparent take on Argentine Malbec that balances power with precision.