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MENDEL WINES
Mendel wines classically combine Roberto de la Mota’s prestigious winemaking skills and tremendously old vineyards to make Mendoza’s most elegant wines. Proprietor and long-time wine lover, Anabelle Sielecki, partnered with Roberto to transform her family’s historic 1928 vineyard into the respected estate it is today. She honors her father, a hardworking immigrant and successful businessman, by putting his first name, Mendel, on the label.
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MENDEL WINES
Mendel Winery
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 wine of unquestionable, superior quality.
Proprietor and longtime wine lover, Anabelle Sielecki, diligently tracked down the very best talent Argentina had to offer when seeking Mendel's winemaker, and with utmost charm and perseverance, brought Roberto de la Mota on board. Roberto, son of legendary winemaker Raul de la Mota, has an impressive winemaking record and a lifetime of winemaking education and practice.
Vineyards
Both Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon arrived in Mendoza, Argentina, in the mid-19th century.
Both were exceptionally adapted, but it was undoubtedly that Malbec from old selections that spread the most. It was planted on trellises facing north-south and with a high planting density of 5,555 plants per hectare. Careful work on the foliage together with controlled irrigation during the cycle allows us excellent sun exposure, a reduced number of bunches, and medium-sized berries. In this way, we ensure excellent concentration, intensity, and quality in all grapes.
It is1928 Malbec vineyards and Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards are located in Perdriel and Mayor Drummond, Luján de Cuyo. They also have Cabernet Franc, Semillon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon in Finca Remota vineyards located in Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco. The vineyards are located between 900 and 1,150 meters above sea level, in the best and highest irrigated lands of Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco, Mendoza.
Winemaker
Roberto likes to joke that he was born in a winery since his education and oenological training began long before he studied at the National University of Cuyo. He took his first steps under the guidance of his father, the most famous Argentine winemaker, Don Raúl de la Mota. After completing his studies in Montpellier, France, and managing one of the most important wineries in the country, Roberto was able to fulfill the dream of his own winery since 2002 with Mendel Wines.
HISTORY
Viñedos y Bodega Mendel arises from the union of Roberto de la Mota, one of the most respected and experienced Argentine winemakers, with an Argentine family committed to obtaining wines of the highest quality. Our search is to express the unique character of our vineyards and the incomparable attributes of the Mendoza terroir.
Roberto likes to joke that he was born in a winery, since his oenological education and training began long before he studied at the National University of Cuyo. He took his first steps hand in hand with his father, the most famous Argentine winemaker, Don Raúl de la Mota.
After completing his studies in Montpellier, France, and managing one of the most important wineries in the country, Roberto was able to fulfill the dream of his own winery since 2002 with Mendel Wines.
