Winery Achaval-FerrerFinca Altamira Malbec
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
The Finca Altamira Malbec of the Winery Achaval-Ferrer is in the top 40 of wines of Argentina and in the top 5 of wines of Paraje Altamira.
Taste structure of the Finca Altamira Malbec from the Winery Achaval-Ferrer
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Finca Altamira Malbec of Winery Achaval-Ferrer in the region of Mendoza is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Finca Altamira Malbec of Winery Achaval-Ferrer in the region of Mendoza often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with Finca Altamira Malbec
Pairings that work perfectly with Finca Altamira Malbec
Original food and wine pairings with Finca Altamira Malbec
The Finca Altamira Malbec of Winery Achaval-Ferrer matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of beef fashion, marinated shoulder of lamb or basque piperade.
Details and technical informations about Winery Achaval-Ferrer's Finca Altamira Malbec.
Discover the grape variety: Malbec
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Finca Altamira Malbec from Winery Achaval-Ferrer are 1999, 2015, 2003, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Achaval-Ferrer
The Winery Achaval-Ferrer is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Paraje Altamira to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Paraje Altamira
Pioneer Argentine IG 2013 (southern Uco Valley, La Consulta, 1,000-1,200 m, first technical GI): Malbec is the signature red king — elegant, mineral and slightly spicy with deep dark fruit aromas, characteristic chalky texture and unique identity, long ageing. Short alluvial soils (10-80 cm) sandy-loam on pebbly conglomerate covered with calcium carbonate, strong diurnal range, cool nights, Argentine finesse.
The wine region of Mendoza
World capital of Malbec: powerful, deep reds with blackberry, plum, violet and sweet spice, round tannins and vivid fruit. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple, juicy Bonarda, aromatic floral white Torrontés. High-altitude vineyards (800-1,700 m) at the foot of the Andes, dry continental climate irrigated by glacial waters. ~80% of Argentine output across 150,000 ha.
The word of the wine: Empyreumatic
Families of smells and aromas related to smoke, burnt, and more generally to roasting.
