Winery Valle ArribaEl Cateño Malbec de Altura
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 El Cateño Malbec de Altura from the Winery Valle Arriba
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the El Cateño Malbec de Altura of Winery Valle Arriba in the region of Salta is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with El Cateño Malbec de Altura
Pairings that work perfectly with El Cateño Malbec de Altura
Original food and wine pairings with El Cateño Malbec de Altura
The El Cateño Malbec de Altura of Winery Valle Arriba matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of feijoada ( portuguese cassoulet ), lamb tagine with vegetables and preserved lemons or cauliflower croque-monsieur.
Details and technical informations about Winery Valle Arriba's El Cateño Malbec de Altura.
Discover the grape variety: Malbec
Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of El Cateño Malbec de Altura from Winery Valle Arriba are 2016, 2017
Informations about the Winery Valle Arriba
The Winery Valle Arriba is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Calchaqui Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Calchaqui Valley
Calchaqui Valleys is the most prolific wine region in Northern Argentina. It is also one of the highest anywhere in the world, with Vineyard altitudes ranging from 1500 to 3100 meters. As with other parts of the Country, Malbec is the key variety, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon and Torrontés. Merlot, Tannat, Cereza, Syrah, Bonarda and Moscatel (usually Muscat of Alexandria) are also grown.
The wine region of Salta
Salta, in the far North of Argentina, is home to some of the world's most extreme Vineyard sites. As is the case in Catamarca to the South and Jujuy to the northwest, Salta's vineyards are often located amid mountainous terrain with some reaching altitudes of just over 3,000 meters (9840ft) above sea level. The viticultural area is mainly concentrated to Cafayate of the Calchaqui Valley. Argentina's signature Grape varieties of Torrontes and Malbec are Salta's top performers, producing Bright, intensely flavored wines.
The word of the wine: Filtration
Clarification of the wine using filters.
