Terrazas De Los Andes Malbec
75cl
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14% Vol
Created from a blend of more than 100 plots, transitioning to organic, where the earth meets the sky at the foothills of the Andes. This Malbec offers intense floral and fruity notes, together with ripe black cherry and plum aromas. A toasty and spicy character follows, with hints of black pepper and chocolate. A classic premium Mendoza Malbec, from 20-80 year old vines. Aged 12-14 months in French oak barrels. enjoy now, or savour for up to 10 years.
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Terrazas De Los Andes Malbec
€25.00
Ex Tax: €20.33
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Taste
In the palate, this Malbec is vibrant and layered, the mouthfeel is fresh and polished, with a good tension and length.
Nose
This Malbec from Mendoza in the nose is fresh and intensely fruity with black and red fruit flavors like blackberry, plum and strawberry, together with typical violet and mountain spices notes of cold climate Malbec.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Maturation
Aged 12-14 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol %
14%
Country
Argentina
Producer
Terrazas De Los Andes
Food Matching
Food Matching
Beef, pork and lamb meat, both grilled or stewed. It also pairs well with different kinds of pasta with tomato sauce or desserts with chocolate, red fruits and nuts.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
94/100 - James Suckling (2021 vintage)
92/100 - Wine Spectator
FAQs
No single country produces objectively the best red wine: the answer depends entirely on the style and grape variety preferred. France (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône) is the reference point for Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Syrah at the highest level. Italy (Barolo, Brunello, Amarone) excels with Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, and Corvina. Spain (Rioja, Ribera del Duero) delivers world class Tempranillo. Australia, California, and Chile produce premium expressions that consistently compete at the highest international quality levels.
Italy, France, and Spain have historically competed for the position of world's largest wine producer by volume. Italy and France regularly trade the top position, each producing approximately 45 to 50 million hectolitres annually. Spain produces slightly less. Globally, these three countries account for approximately 45 to 50% of total world wine production. China and the United States have grown significantly as producers in recent decades and are now among the top five globally.
Italy and France consistently alternate as the world's top two wine producing countries, each producing approximately 45 to 50 million hectolitres per year. Spain is typically third. The global top five also includes the United States and China. Together these five nations account for the majority of global wine production by volume. Per capita consumption data and export value league tables present different rankings: France dominates export value even when Italy leads in volume.
Georgia in the South Caucasus region is widely recognised as the oldest continuously producing wine country, with archaeological evidence of winemaking dating to approximately 6000 BCE. The indigenous Rkatsiteli and Saperavi varieties are among the oldest cultivated grape varieties still in commercial production. Georgia also maintains the traditional Qvevri method, fermenting wine in large clay amphoras buried underground, which UNESCO recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013.
This is a categorically unanswerable question as wine quality is style and variety specific. France produces the reference benchmarks for Pinot Noir (Burgundy), Cabernet Sauvignon (Bordeaux), and Syrah (Northern Rhône). Italy excels with Nebbiolo (Barolo), Sangiovese (Brunello), and indigenous varieties. Spain dominates Tempranillo. Germany leads in Riesling. New World countries including Australia, New Zealand, California, and South Africa produce world class expressions across multiple varieties. The best wine is the one that most precisely suits your palate and occasion.
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Customer Reviews
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