The story behind Dolium
Dolium was founded in 1997 by Mario Giadorou, a mechanical engineer, in the Agrelo district of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. The engineering shows: it is South America's first completely subterranean, multi level winery, modeled on Greek and Roman cellar architecture. Geothermal insulation holds temperature steady all year and cuts the energy a cooling system would otherwise burn.
Grapes are hand picked from named terroirs including Lunlunta, Perdriel and Agrelo, separated by vine row so the best plots stay apart, micro macerated in stainless steel, then aged in oak. Dolium was also the first Latin American winery certified as a B Corporation. Paul Hobbs consulted on early vintages.
Explore the Dolium range
Four Dolium bottlings reach our shelves, from a fresh rosé of Malbec to the oak aged Petit Reserva. Each one shows Mendoza fruit rather than oak makeup.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolium Rose De Malbec | Rosé of Malbec | Not stated | Fresh, dry, red fruit; serve well chilled |
| Dolium Malbec | Malbec | Not stated | Fruit forward, minimal oak, everyday Mendoza red |
| Dolium Petit Reserva Malbec | Reserva Malbec | Not stated | Oak aged, denser tannin, dark plum and spice |
| Dolium Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | Not stated | Crisp white; the estate's non Malbec outlier |
| Dolium Eco-Estate Malbec | Malbec | Not stated | Unoaked or lightly oaked, bright and forward |
| Dolium Gran Reserva Single Vineyard Malbec | Gran Reserva Malbec | Not stated | New oak, exceptional vintages only, built to age |
Which Dolium is right for you?
Dolium pricing runs from the entry tier up to the reserve bottlings, and the spread is honest. The Rosé de Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc sit at $14.99, the kind of bottle you keep two of. The Malbec is $17.98, our everyday pour from the estate. Step up to the Petit Reserva Malbec at $24.17 and you get the oak aged style, roughly 21 to 30 months in barrel, with the tannin to handle a grilled ribeye. Buy Dolium Malbec online or walk in and we will talk you through the tiers.
Fruit forward and $17.98, it handles skirt steak without a decanter.
Oak aged structure at $24.17, worth laying down a few years.
Dry, chilled and $14.99, it carries a backyard table all afternoon.