Robert de la Mota |
Country of Origin: Argentina
Location: Lujan de Cuyo
People: Anabelle Sielecki, Owner | Roberto de la Mota, Winemaker
Mendel Winery embodies the union of Roberto de la Mota - one of Argentina's most respected and experienced winemakers - with a nearly century-old Argentine family whose sole objective is to produce wines of unquestionable, superior quality that express the character of their very old Malbec and Cabernet vineyards in Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. They choose the best lots from their almost 80-year-old vineyards, and every artisan winemaking step is rigorously performed, from careful bunch sorting to fermentation in small tanks to aging in the finest French oak. Ancient vineyards, passionate people, experience and friendship are all blended to create these remarkable wines. Mendel is the first name of the owner's father, a man who came to Argentina as a young immigrant and who ended up a successful businessman in several different industries. He was also a man who came to love the finest things that life could offer, particularly wine. His children honor their father by seeking perfection in their wines with his name on the label.
Quick Facts:
-One of Argentina's most acclaimed winemakers
-Son of Mendoza winemaking legend, Raul de la Mota.
-Two top-quality old-vine reds from the best lots of some of Argentina's oldest vines
Named a Top Producer (5*) by Jay Miller for 2011
"Alongside Nicolas Catena, the late Raul de la Mota was considered the
forefather of modern Argentinean viticulture and his son, Roberto de la
Mota, has himself become one of the country’s most respected vignerons.
It was Roberto’s knowledge and expertise that Mendel’s proprietor,
Anabelle Sielecki, whose father immigrated to Argentina, sought when
looking for a partner, and it was a pleasure to meet both at this small
winery. The first thing to catch my eye was a sign indicating the age of
the vines in Lujan de Cuyo. Mendel is a bijou winery that does not rely
on modern technology to conjure impressive wines. They come from the
small, specially selected ancient parcels that are combined with a
simple, intuitive approach to winemaking courtesy of Roberto and
vineyard manager, Santiago Mayorga. These are splendid, intellectual
Mendoza wines. The highlight for this writer was the fabulous Mendel
Malbec rather than the premium Unus and Finca Remota. But I begin with
the solitary white, one well worth seeking out." - Wine Advocate 10/2012
Social Media
Twitter: @MendelWines, @RobertodelaMota
Mendel Facebook
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| Current Items from Mendel |
| Cat # |
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Pack-Size |
Net |
Reviews |
| 7293 |
Mendel 2012 'Lunta' Malbec, Mendoza |
12-750 |
$160 |
IWC 89 |
| 7093 |
Mendel 2011 'Unus' (Bordeaux Blend), Mendoza |
6-750 |
$192 |
IWC 92 |
| 6425 |
Mendel 2011 Malbec, Mendoza |
12-750 |
$264 |
IWC 90(+?) JR 17 WS 89 |
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