Alhambra Malbec Reserva 2022 750ml

A fresh, fruit-forward Malbec Reserva with floral and violet complexities characteristic of La Consulta’s terroir. It pours a vibrant violet-red and features soft tannins interlaced with spice notes on the palate. Among the primary aromas offered by this Malbec are cherries, plums and a subtle floral note of violet characteristic of the La Consulta area. It features soft and sweet tannins. Of violet red color with purple sparks, this is a fresh, fruity wine. Its passage through wood gives it delicate notes of spices.

• Country: Argentina
• Region: Cuyo
• Appellation: Mendoza
• Sub Appellation: Uco Valley
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

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.