It is called Petite Fleur Blend and is produced by Monteviejo. It is a wine with a beautiful personality, the result of extreme viticulture. We are in the Valle de Uco, one of the most prestigious and fascinating wine-growing areas in Mendoza, Argentina. This valley, located at about 1100 metres above sea level, offers a unique microclimate that is perfect for the cultivation of high-quality vines. The high altitude ensures a wide temperature range between day and night, favouring the development of intense aromas and optimal ripening of the grapes. Petite Fleur is a ‘Blend’ of four grape varieties that come together to create a complex and enveloping wine. The base is Merlot, which alone accounts for about 50% of the blend. Then Malbec (39%), Mendoza's flagship grape, Syrah (8%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (3%), which completes the blend with its tannic elegance and aromatic finesse. Harvesting, carried out manually in small 12 kg crates, allows the best bunches to be selected, maintaining the integrity of the grapes until vinification. Once in the cellar, the grapes undergo cold maceration at 7° C for 5 days. This process allows the maximum aromas and colour to be extracted from the skins without affecting the wine's natural acidity. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Subsequently, 70% of the wine matures for 12 months in 225-litre French oak barrels of second and third passage. Finally, the wine rests in the bottle for a further 6 months, thus reaching its full expression. In the Petite Fleur Blend glass, it has a deep, intense purple-red colour, with notes of red and black fruits, such as cherries, plums and blackberries, accompanied by hints of green pepper. In the mouth, the tannins are round and well integrated, offering a feeling of balance and harmony. The finish is long and persistent, with a subtle spicy vein inviting one to take another sip. A pleasantly versatile wine, it goes well with meat dishes. Try it, for example, with a gourmet hamburger, or with mature cheeses.