Terrazas de los Andes - Reserva Malbec 2021
Price: $19.55
#30 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2023
| Producer | Terrazas de los Andes |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Varietal | Malbec |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 10431 |
Terrazas de los Andes Description
Deep, dark purple red. Extremely fruity. Black cherries, prunes, and raisins are combined with vanilla, caramel, and toasted notes to define a very complex nose. Hints of violets stand out, typical of malbec. Great body, structure, and volume. Despite its concentration, its round and ripe tannins provide a soft and young character that anticipate great aging potential. Pair with grilled meats (such as chicken or turkey), lamb cooked with wine sauce, or grilled vegetables and red, oily fish.
Terrazas de los Andes grows its grapes at the ideal altitude for each variety, allowing them to develop the maximum expression of aromas and flavors. The grapes of Terrazas Reserva Malbec are sourced from specially selected terraces in the top-quality districts of Mendoza at 3,501 feet above sea level. The vineyards contain shallow, sand-free, permeable soils. Significant fluctuation between day and night temperature (59 degrees F). The vines are irrigated by traditional system with the Andes Mountain snowmelt. The wine is aged for 12 months in oak; 80% French and 20% American, 30% new oak.
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
This stands out for its expressive, elegant bouquet of citrus blossoms, guava and red currant -- flavors that are equally engaging and fresh on the palate, picking up mineral details and lingering nicely around polished tannins.
