RJ Vinedos MDZ Malbec 2025 750ml

100% Malbec, from a thirty-five-acre vineyard planted in 1995, situated at 3,000 feet of elevation and composed of rocky, sandy soils. The nose comes alive with hints of mocha, blueberry, cherries, and rose petals that lead to a rich texture held up by a good structure and smooth tannins. This fruit-driven wine showcases boysenberry, blackberry, cocoa and cola nut flavors on the palate. The finish is long and smooth with hints of dried herbs and cedar that encapsulate the bright and vibrant wine. Bottled unoaked.

• Country: Argentina
• Region: Cuyo
• Appellation: Mendoza
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

Varietal

Malbec

The purple Malbec variety grapes which now grow all over the Old and New Worlds had their origins in France, where they are one of the few grape varieties allowed to be used in the highly esteemed blended wines of Bordeaux. However, it is perhaps the New World Malbec wines which have attracted the most attention in recent years, as they thrive in hot southern climates in ways they cannot in their native country, where the damp conditions leave them highly vulnerable to rot. Malbec grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, resulting in full-bodied red wines packed with ripe, plummy flavors and held in their characteristically dark, garnet colored liquid. In many countries, Malbec is still used primarily as a varietal for blending, as it adds a great level of richness and density to other, lighter and thinner varietals. However, single variety Malbec wines have been greatly on the rise in recent years, with some fantastic results and big, juicy flavors marking them out as a great wine for matching with a wide range of foods.