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Matias Riccitelli Mendoza Malbec Kung Fu 2025

$2799
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Malbec fermented and aged entirely in clay amphorae, which is emphatically not how Argentina usually does this. Matías Riccitelli hand-harvests fruit from Gualtallary at 1,400 meters — calcareous soils, high and cold — moves it by gravity into small clay vessels, ferments with indigenous yeasts and 50% whole clusters, then ages it in that same clay for about eight months before bottling unfiltered, unfined and with no added sulfites. Clay gives texture without giving oak flavor, and whole clusters give lift, so what comes out reads chalky, floral and fresh rather than dark and sweet. This is the bottle for people who are convinced they don't like Malbec. Twenty minutes in the fridge before dinner does it a favor.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Robert Parker

92 points

"Derived from vines in Gualtallary Albo and produced without added sulfur, the 2025 Kung Fu Malbec is an impressive expression of the style, opening with a vivid nose of dark fruits and stony overtones rendered with the crystal clarity that defines the range. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied, dense and compact, transitioning into a taut finish framed by refined, chalky tannins." —Matthew Luczy

More about Matias Riccitelli

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Malbec

  • Vintage

    2025

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Skurnik Wines

<p>100% Malbec</br>Vineyard located in Gualtallary, Uco Valley, 1,400 meters above sea level</br>Calcareous soils</br>Hand harvested and the grapes are transferred to small clay amphorae by gravity</br>Fermented with indigenous yeasts between 24ºC-26ºC, 50% whole cluster</br>Aged for 8 months in clay amphorae</br>Bottled unfiltered, unfined, and without added sulphites</p>

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled sausages, empanadas, roast chicken with chimichurri, or a spicy pork taco. Chilled, it takes grilled vegetables and charcuterie in stride.

Tasting Profile

Intense violets, wild herbs and delicate red fruit. Medium-bodied with a chalky, gently grainy texture, brisk acidity and fine tannins. Energetic and savory, finishing dry and mineral.