Terra Madi NV Malbec, Queretaro
Item Number: 22291
UPC: 7-501067538503
Country: Mexico
Region: Queretaro
Sub Region: Valle de Bernal
Appellation/AVA: Valle de Bernal
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Grape(s): 100% Malbec
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12.5
Total Acidity: 3.8 g/L
pH: 3.3
Soil Type: Clay with calcium carbonate layer
Elevation: 2,000 meters
Winemaking Notes: Grapes are manually selected and destemmed. A cold maceration (6°C) is carried out in stainless steel vats over 4 days, followed by a controlled fermentation at 25°C with constant pumping over for 10 days. The wine sees no oak. Prior to bottling, the wine undergoes a clarification and stabilization process.
Tasting Notes: The Terra Mädi Malbec is effusive and fruit forward. The nose is packed with red fruit notes such as strawberries, plums and cherries. It is light and fresh on the palate. The acidity is perfectly balanced with smooth and silky tannins.
Terroir Notes: At approximately 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) above sea level, Querétaro is one of the highest wine regions in the world. This extreme elevation yields grapes with thick skins and vibrant acidity. The region has a semi-arid, semi-desert climate, with winter and spring marking the dry season. Trickle irrigation is used to support vine growth and reduce stress.
Spring weather can be particularly volatile. Warm air currents combined with moist Atlantic winds create ideal conditions for cloud formation and hail. Hail-resistant mesh has been installed to protect the vines, which also serves as a barrier against birds, rodents, and insects.
The soils here are primarily clay with tepetate—a calcareous volcanic hardpan. When fractured during vineyard preparation, this tepetate allows vine roots to penetrate as deep as 3 to 4 meters. This deep rooting enhances nutrient uptake, improves vine resilience, and ultimately contributes to the structure and character of the wines. The diversity of soil and microclimate allows for a broad range of grape varieties to thrive.