Winery La AbejaFamilia Ripa Malbec
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Familia Ripa Malbec from the Winery La Abeja
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Familia Ripa Malbec of Winery La Abeja in the region of Mendoza is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Familia Ripa Malbec
Pairings that work perfectly with Familia Ripa Malbec
Original food and wine pairings with Familia Ripa Malbec
The Familia Ripa Malbec of Winery La Abeja matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of lamb skewers, 7 o'clock leg of lamb or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Abeja's Familia Ripa 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 Familia Ripa Malbec from Winery La Abeja are 2019, 0
Informations about the Winery La Abeja
The Winery La Abeja is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of San Rafael to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of San Rafael
Argentine region south of Mendoza, altitude vineyards (400-800 m) between Andes and Pampa, 2nd Argentine DOC. Malbec signature red: deep and expressive with signature notes of blackberry, black plum, violet, sweet spices and ink touch, round tannins and sunny mouth — typical fleshy Mendoza style. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, eucalyptus), supple fruity Bonarda, fresh Chenin and ample Chardonnay in whites. Dry climate with strong thermal amplitudes, Andes-irrigated.
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: Hygrometry
Humidity level of the cellar necessary for a good ageing of the wines. The recommended hygrometry is around 70% in order to guarantee a good elasticity of the corks while preserving the labels.
