Malbec 2019
CHF 18.50
Dark purplish robe. The nose recalls notes of black cherry, licorice, cocoa, and spices. The mouth confirms the olfactory sensations of black cherry and spices. Rich and intense, structured with powerful tannins, it ends with superb length.
This Malbec will go wonderfully with red meat, duck fillet, or game.
Grape variety : 100% Malbec
Origin : Mendoza
Harvest : End of March, manual harvest in 10 kilo boxes and selection of bunches in the vineyards.
Year of planting : 2010
Irrigation : Drip irrigation
Soil : Sandy loam.
Climate : Desert, with a wide temperature range.
Ageing : No barrel ageing.
To be served with : Grilled meats, fried empanadas and dark chocolate.
Serving temperature : 16° and 18°c. Recommended to drink at room temperature.
Malbec is a French grape variety, which probably comes form the region of the former province of Querry. During the Renaissance, Malbec was introduced into the Loire Valley and planted abundantly. The devastating Phylloxera practically wiped out this grape variety in France, which accounted for almost 80% of the vineyards in Blaye and Bourg in Bordeaux. The considerable number of different growing areas in France explains why Malbec has several synonyms such as Auxerrois, Pressiac or Côt. The French agronomist Michel Pouget introduced Malbec in 1808 in Argentina. The vines are very well adapted to local conditions. They allow the production of wines with a finesse that can rival that of southwestern France. Malbec lilac wines are renowned for their spicy fruitiness, often showing typical notes of plum and tobacco. Sometimes one also discovers the taste of juniper, blue and laurel, cherries and dark chocolate. However, sufficient maturity is essential to avoid grassy flavours. Professional and meticulous work results in colourful and intense wines with a tannin content that allows for ageing in wooden barrels.
Category: Traditional wines