Winery Matías RiccitelliOld Vines Malbec
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Old Vines Malbec from the Winery Matías Riccitelli
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Old Vines Malbec of Winery Matías Riccitelli in the region of Patagonia is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Old Vines Malbec of Winery Matías Riccitelli in the region of Patagonia often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Old Vines Malbec
Pairings that work perfectly with Old Vines Malbec
Original food and wine pairings with Old Vines Malbec
The Old Vines Malbec of Winery Matías Riccitelli matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of empanadas de carne (argentina), kapama of lamb (traditional bosnian dish) or turkey leg with dijon sauce.
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 Old Vines Malbec from Winery Matías Riccitelli are 2017, 2016
Informations about the Winery Matías Riccitelli
The Winery Matías Riccitelli is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Rio Negro to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rio Negro
Southern Argentine vineyard in the high Patagonian valley (~39°S, among the world's southernmost), Limay and Neuquen terraces between 200 and 450 m, cold desert climate with abundant sunshine. Pinot Noir is the signature red king: elegant and airy with red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, violet, wild herbs and spicy touch, lively acidity and fine tannins. Supple Merlot, floral Malbec fresher than in Mendoza, crisp Sémillon. Chiselled style.
The wine region of Patagonia
Argentina's wine frontier, cool continental climate at low altitude (~200 m), strong natural acidity. Signature Pinot Noir, now a regional emblem: fine, silky reds with signature notes of tart cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, undergrowth, violet and sweet spices, delicate tannins and taut freshness — a southern Burgundian style. Also Malbec fresher than in the north, round Merlot. Taut Sémillon, Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling whites.
The word of the wine: Pressing
Mechanical action consisting of pressing the grapes (before fermentation for whites) or the marc soaked in wine (after fermentation for reds).
