About Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Malbec
- Price Range
- Approx. $130-140 at US retail (Wine-Searcher average ~$135 ex-tax); Japan retail pricing not confirmed — estimate only.
- Alcohol
- 14%
Finca Mirador comes from an ungrafted Malbec vineyard planted in 1921 in a dried riverbed in Medrano, Maipú, at roughly 720-750 meters altitude. The alluvial soil, with a silty clay surface over sand and eroded rock, produces a spicier, more structured expression than its sibling Fincas, marked by dark, brooding fruit, spice, and a savory, graphite-tinged edge. Aged for around a year in a high proportion of new French oak, it is dense and powerful yet retains the vibrant natural acidity typical of this old vineyard.
Mirador is the most brooding and spice-driven of the three Fincas — a Malbec for those who want structure and savory depth over pure fruit.
New to wine?
A spicier, more savory single-vineyard Malbec — recommended for those who already enjoy Bella Vista and want to explore a bolder, more structured style.
Food Pairings
Suited to grilled game meats, braised short rib, and dishes with smoky or charred elements; the spice and graphite notes also pair well with black pepper-crusted steak.
When to drink it
Special occasion dinners, steakhouse pairings, cellar-worthy gifts
Terroir & Winemaking
Ungrafted Malbec vines planted 1921 in a dried riverbed in Medrano, Maipú, at ~720-750m altitude. Alluvial soil: silty clay surface (~80cm) over sand and eroded rock. Aged approximately 12-16 months (vintage-dependent) in a high proportion of new French oak. 14% ABV.
About the producer
Achaval FerrerPioneering the expression of Argentine terroir through iconic, old-vine Malbec.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- Where does Finca Mirador come from?
- From an ungrafted Malbec vineyard planted in 1921 in a dried riverbed in Medrano, Maipú, at roughly 720-750 meters altitude, on alluvial soil with a silty clay surface over sand and eroded rock.
- What does it taste like?
- Dark, brooding fruit with layers of spice, blackberry, bitter chocolate, espresso, tobacco, and a hint of graphite, backed by firm tannic structure and rich natural acidity.
- How does it compare to Finca Bella Vista and Finca Altamira?
- Mirador is the spiciest and most structured of the three; Bella Vista is more floral and silky, while Altamira is the most mineral-driven due to its high-altitude limestone/volcanic soil.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Grilled game meats, braised short rib, and dishes with smoky, charred, or peppery elements; it also works with rich Japanese stews like gyusuji nikomi.
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