Tasting Notes – Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza 2022

Wine:  Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza 2022

Grape:  This wine is produced using 100% Malbec grapes.  The Malbec grape, known as COT, is native to Cahors in the Quercy province in the southwestern part of France. Malbec has found a new home in the Mendoza province of Argentina.  Malbec is the dark-skinned grape variety that put Argentinian wine on the map.

Color: Deep, dark purple

Aromas: Plum, blueberry, blackberry, oak, chocolate

Flavors: Pepper, leather, plum, blueberry, dark cherry, vanilla

Body:  Medium +

Alcohol:  14.5%

Acid:  Medium

Sweetness:  Dry

Tannins:  Medium

Balance:  Very nice Argentinian Malbec with a lot of black fruit balanced by medium acid and tannins

Serving Tips:  55 to 65° F, red wine glass, decant for 30 minutes

Food Pairings:   Grilled steak, lamb, BBQ, savory pasta, game meats

Aging:  can age up to 10 years

Winery Notes:  The Achaval Ferrer vineyards are in the Mendoza Valley of west central Argentina along the Andes Mountains.  The vineyards consist of centuries-old vines, historical monuments of viticulture, are ungrafted, extremely low-yielding, and located on slopes with excellent sun exposure along the banks of the Tunuyán and Mendoza rivers.