The Santa Julia El Burro Malbec Natural appears a deep red color in the glass with violet hues. Typical aromas of Malbec fill the nose; fresh fruit and a hint of plums and cherries. The wine has great body and structure. Full-bodied on the palate followed by a pleasant finish with a taste of plums jam.
Santa Julia Malbec Natural is the first Organic and Natural wine from Bodega Santa Julia and reflects our mission to develop wines in an organic and sustainable way, coexisting with the environment instead of attacking it. It represents the maximum expression of the variety and its surroundings. Allowing us to enjoy its potential in a more natural way.
Natural Wines are those that have the minimum possible intervention of man. Sulphites are not added. Natural yeasts are used, and the wine is bottled unfiltered.
Classic fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration for 15 days.
Surprisingly enough, the 2022 El Burro Malbec Natural feels a bit closed, as Sebastián Zuccardi told me that when you work in a reductive way and don't use added sulfur, the wines tend to close down. It has a somewhat reductive personality and needed air and time in the glass. This achieved 14.7% alcohol, which also acts as a kind of preservative. It's varietal, with violets, berries and herbs, a juicy palate with fine-grained tannins and a long, dry finish. It's clean and precise and has a lively color, as adding sulfur also lowers the color, which was not the case here. 80,000 bottles produced. Anticipated Maturity: 2022-2026