Clos de los Siete 2021
Clos de los Siete
Conceived by legendary Bordeaux consultant Michel Rolland, Clos de los Siete is a collaboration among seven families farming high-altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley. The 2021 vintage shows what Argentina's elevation — over 1,000 meters — does to Malbec-based blends: intensity of fruit with real freshness and lift. At this price, it overdelivers consistently.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Ripe blackcurrant and dark cherry lead, with hints of violet and sweet cedar. Underneath there's a savory minerality and a dusting of cocoa that nods to the high-altitude Uco Valley terroir. Well-integrated oak adds a toasted quality without dominating.
Palate
Medium to full-bodied, with plush tannins and a core of dark berry fruit. The Malbec backbone provides the structure while Merlot rounds the mid-palate with a velvety softness. Black cherry, vanilla, and a mint-like freshness create layered complexity. The finish is surprisingly persistent for a wine at this price.
Finish
Medium-long, with lingering blackcurrant, cedar, and a gentle toasted note. Clean and balanced.
- Varietal
- Malbec
- Blend
- Malbec (60%), Merlot (15%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Syrah (10%), Petit Verdot (5%)
- Vineyards
- Multiple estate vineyards in Uco Valley, Vista Flores, 1,050–1,200m elevation
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Grilled Argentine-style skirt steak with chimichurri
Crafted under the guidance of Michel Rolland from high-altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley of Mendoza, where seven winemaking families farm plots above 1,000 meters elevation, this blend captures the intensity and freshness of Argentine terroir at scale.
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