Flechas de los Andes

The winery (or bodega) called FLECHAS DE LOS ANDES was born from the partnership between Baron Benjamin de Rothschild and Laurent Dassault, as the result of their research of a great terroir at the foot of the Andes in the Mendoza region. The name "Flechas de los Andes" or "Andes arrows» refers to the 5 arrows, symbol of the Rothschild family (symbolizing the five brothers at the origin of this dynasty of entrepreneurs). Both families Rothschild and Dassault are aiming to produce a wine of excellence. Built in 2003 and operational since the 2004 harvest, cellar Flechas de los Andes is a synthesis of all knowledge gained by experience of both partners in Bordeaux (Château Clarke and Château Dassault). Each harvest is handpicked, hand selected, and then fermented with high quality requirements in the most modern equipment.

The winery (or bodega) called FLECHAS DE LOS ANDES was born from the partnership between Baron Benjamin de Rothschild and Laurent Dassault, as the result of their research of a great terroir at the foot of the Andes in the Mendoza region.The name “Flechas de los Andes” or “Andes arrows”refers to the 5 arrows, symbol of the Rothschild family (symbolizing the five brothers at the origin of this dynasty of entrepreneurs).Both families Rothschild and Dassault are aiming to produce a wine of excellence. Built in 2003 and operational since the 2004 harvest, cellar Flechas de los Andes is a synthesis of all knowledge gained by experience of both partners in Bordeaux (Château Clarke and Château Dassault). Each harvest is handpicked, hand selected, and then fermented with high quality requirements in the most modern equipment. At the foot of the Andes, 120 km south of Mendoza, The Malbec variety rules as the king of this unique terroir.This wine was produced with the greatest care in order to achieve a pure Malbec of reference called : “Gran Malbec”.

Location : Vista Flores, 120km south of Mendoza
Vineyard area : 110 ha
Soil type : Granite stones, sand and gravel from the Andes
Blend : 100% Malbec
Plantation density: 5800 vines/ha
Soil management : Natural grass cover
Vineyard pruning : Double Guyot and irrigation
Harvest : Hand picking in march
Winemaking : Temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Cold
maceration before fermentation.
Ageing : 70% in stainless vast, 30% in second fill barrels
Duration : 12 months

Food and Wine :
Drink with grilled meat, and French cheese. Chinese: Stirred Fried Black Pepper beef
Advised serving temperature : 18°C. Japanese: Meat Tepanyaki
Korean: Beef Bulgogi with lesser sugar and Honey (Beef dish)