The wine region of Vistalba is located in the region of Mendoza of Argentina. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Luigi Bosca or the Domaine Viamonte produce mainly wines red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vistalba are Malbec, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vistalba often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
In the mouth of Vistalba is a powerful. We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Vistalba, producing 5 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vistalba go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry.
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