The Malbec grape is grown all over the world although its earliest origins are recorded in France and Argentina. Vine cuttings of Malbec grapes were brought to Argentina via French growers in the late 19th century and have always been commonly used in French Bordeaux wine blends. In Argentina, the Malbec variety is currently the most harvested grape, and 100% Malbec wines are on the rise in popularity in the U.S. too, typically offering bold, intense, and even unexpectedly fruity flavors with inky, violet hues.
Those connoisseurs who are fond of Pinot Noir will find La Puerta Malbec, from the Argentinean Andes Mountains, equally as tantalizing. Similar to a Pinot Noir in taste and color, the fruit-forward, juicy raspberries, ripe plums, and cherries of the Malbec dissolve into spicy notes that hint at cayenne pepper and ultimately finish clean, crisp, and dry. This wine is all flavor, no hidden woodiness, just up-front fruit and spice. The scent of the wine is actually somewhat deceptive because its subtle, clean nose makes the full-bodied flavor a sucker-punch to your taste buds, but a juicy one.
La Puerta Malbec, being medium to full bodied with a dry finish, pairs well with rustic meat dishes such as chicken puttanesca, lamb tenderloin with a Malbec mushroom sauce, or even a rich manicotti recipe. Serve this wine at your next dinner party and you’ll wow your guests with your selection and pairing.
This 2010 arid Andes Mountain Malbec retails for $9.99 a bottle. Check your local wine purveyor for availability and you won’t be disappointed.
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