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STAPHYLE STRESSES THAT EVERY MARKET ASSUMES THAT AN ARGENTINEAN WINERY MUST HAVE SOME MALBEC<br />
flagship varietal: “As a varietal that has already achieved international prestige, there<br />
is really no need to insist too much about why we make Malbec. Also, markets assume<br />
that, as we’re an Argentinean winery, we have to have Malbec”.<br />
However, new challenges are arising on the export horizon, notes Olalla: “In the world<br />
there are mature markets with consumers with a relatively high level of knowledge,<br />
for whom an ‘acceptable’ or ‘drinkable’ Malbec is no longer sufficient. The wines’ particular<br />
characteristics, such as their origin, terroir, particular winemaking techniques<br />
or history have to be highlighted”.<br />
In terms of portfolio, Staphyle produces Iris Malbec, a young varietal wine that is not<br />
matured in wood; Vástago de GEA Malbec, a very fruity varietal with a percentage of<br />
American oak maturation; Staphyle Premium Malbec, which shows very good structure<br />
and elegance and is matured in French and American oak barrels; Staphyle Partida<br />
Limitada Malbec, a very expressive and complex range, matured in French oak barrels<br />
for twelve months; Staphyle Dragón de Vino Malbec, born among the mountains in<br />
the Potrerillos Valley, with features defined by its high altitude; and Staphyle Malbec<br />
Microterroirs Series, made with grapes from three very significant sub-regions in the<br />
Uco Valley: Gualtallary, Vista Flores and El Cepillo.<br />
DON ROSENDO WINES: MALBEC AS A CORNERSTONE<br />
The mission of Don Rosendo Wines is very clear: “To cater to consumers’ highest expectations,<br />
to be an icon of service, and to be instrumental in taking Malbec and Argenti-<br />
100 WINTER 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE
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