Store
Soluna Mendoza Malbec
Year
2009
2009
Varietal
Malbec
Malbec
Style
Bold
Bold
Origin
Argentina
Argentina
Pairing
Meat
Meat
$15.00 per bottle
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Origin
The province of Lujan de Cuyo is located in the northeastern corner of Argentina's Mendoza Valley. Its high-elevation vineyards rest in the foothills and high plains beneath Mount Aconcagua, which at 22,841 feet is the world's highest mountain outside of the Himalayas. With plenty of runoff flowing from snowcapped peaks, these high-altitude vineyards benefit from deep, mineral rich soils; warm, sunny days; and cool nights. Pairings
Malbec is a highly drinkable on its own and a good-natured companion to many foods. Its supple, high-toned fruit, soft tannins and relatively low alcohol levels make it one of the few red wines that pairs well with reasonably spicy cuisine, such as Mexican, Cajun or Indian. It also delights in the company of simply prepared beef and shows a deep fondness for gamier meats, like lamb and venison.Serve at cool room temperature (64°F). Decant one hour before serving.
Winemaker
Soluna was founded with the sole objective of preserving, through fair trade, Argentina's threatened tradition of small, family-owned vineyards. Its commitment to fair trade means that the sale of every bottle of Soluna will directly improve the living conditions of the region's small farmers, as well as the community as a whole. But the partners understand that a fair-trade business cannot survive unless it produces a superior product. To ensure success, Soluna partnered with the Furlottis, one of Argentina's oldest wine-producing families, and recruited internationally acclaimed local winemakers Hector and Pablo Durigutti. The Wine
Malbec is a red wine grape that had been primarily grown in Bordeaux, where it plays a subordinate role to its blending partners Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. In the 1870s, Malbec was planted in Argentina. To everyone's astonishment, the vines not only thrived there but produced a riper, softer and less tannin wine. Soluna's 2009 offering, made from 100 percent Malbec, is a medium- to full-bodied wine with aromas of black currant, roasted plum and black cherry that are balanced by soft oak notes. Plush and silky on the palate, it shows concentrated dark fruit flavors highlighted by notes of vanilla, baking spices, light smoke, milk chocolate and coffee. Recently Viewed :
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