Andeluna 1300 Malbec
75 cl
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14.5% Vol
This is one of our best value & much loved wines. The Andeluna name and label were chosen by its founder to symbolise the romance and mystery of the Argentine moon that illuminates the Uco Valley at the foot of the majestic Andes. Andeluna Cellars’ wines combine fruit grown in world-class vineyards with the very best of Argentine winemaking tradition
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Intense aromas of cherry, black currant, cassis and vanilla
Palate
Intense aromas of cherry, black currant, cassis and vanilla with notes of cherry liqueur and dark chocolate combine with lush flavours of raspberries, spices, chocolate and anise that complement the sweet tannins and produce an exceptional wine with intense fruit notes and a long finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
100% Malbec
Alcohol %
14.5%
Style
Dry, Full Bodied
Estate/Producer
Andeluna Cellars
Country
Argentina
Region/AOC
Mendoza
Vintage
2021
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
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Awards and/or Press Quotes
Decanter Magazine
Highly Recommended, 90 Points
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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