Winery MarchigüeAlto Tierruca Reserva Merlot - Malbec
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Malbec and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Alto Tierruca Reserva Merlot - Malbec
Pairings that work perfectly with Alto Tierruca Reserva Merlot - Malbec
Original food and wine pairings with Alto Tierruca Reserva Merlot - Malbec
The Alto Tierruca Reserva Merlot - Malbec of Winery Marchigüe matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or spicy food such as recipes of navarin of lamb, marinated duck with honey and five spices or californian sushi (reverse maki).
Details and technical informations about Winery Marchigüe's Alto Tierruca Reserva Merlot - 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 Alto Tierruca Reserva Merlot - Malbec from Winery Marchigüe are 2017, 2019, 0, 2018
Informations about the Winery Marchigüe
The Winery Marchigüe is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 71 wines for sale in the of Colchagua Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Colchagua Valley
Chilean powerhouse of bold reds: signature Carménère as red king — opulent and velvety with notes of ripe plum, blackberry, grilled pepper, smoked paprika and a chocolate-spice touch, coated tannins and bursting fruit. Structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, eucalyptus) is the star complement. Fleshy Syrah, supple Merlot and dense Malbec in reds. DO sub-valley of the Rapel south of Santiago, Mediterranean climate between Andes and Pacific.
The wine region of Central Valley
Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
The word of the wine: Garrigue
Notes reminiscent of aromatic Mediterranean herbs such as thyme or rosemary, found in many southern wines.
