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El Vaquero Malbec
Vaquero is a Spanish term for a person who managed cattle on horseback – similar to a Gaucho.
As they were among the most skilled and accomplished of their craft, their name is a fitting tribute to this wine.
84 Points – Decanter, July 2022
Additional Information
Grape Varieties: Malbec
Alcohol/VOL: 13.0%
Vintage: 2021
Tasting Notes:
With an intense colour, the nose reveals red fruit notes, blueberries and plum. A typical expression of the varietal – harmonious on the palate, well structured, fruity, balanced tannins and a very pleasant finish.
The Producer
Bodegas Budeguer - The Budeguer family have their roots in sugar cane production in the Tucumán region of Argentina. Juan José Budeguer realised his dream to have his own winery when, in 2005, 100ha of land in Maipú was purchased and planted with vines. The first harvest was in 2008 and they began building their own winery in Agrelo, 35km south of Mendoza City, in 2011.
Water for irrigation is drawn from a specially constructed reservoir and the Andes, 60-100km away, form an impressive backdrop to the winery.
Winemaker Juan Manuel Mallea, previously worked worldwide in wineries from Ribera del Duero to Australia. He has been in charge since the first harvest and 2012 saw Budeguer awarded the accolade of Best New Mendoza Winery.