Malbec

Appellation

At the foothills of the Andes, Mendoza is Argentina’s most renowned wine region and the global epicenter for Malbec. The region’s dry, sunny climate, shaped by the Andes’ rain shadow effect, creates ideal growing conditions. Snowmelt from the mountains irrigates the vineyards, enabling consistent ripening in its flat, pest-resistant terrain.

Tasting Notes

Bright and fresh in appearance. Deep red with a slight purple hue. The nose exhibits lifted ripe blueberry notes, hints of sweet spice as licorice and vanilla as well as red summer fruits. On the palate, a moderate weight wine with generousness ripe black fruits such as blueberry and Doris plumb. Soft integrated tannins with a fresh red berry acidity length. An easy drinking fruit forward wine with some savoury notes from gentle use of French oak.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with grilled meats like steak or lamb, hearty pasta dishes such as lasagna or Bolognese, and rich, aged cheeses like Gouda or Parmigiano-Reggiano.