Winery Valle de la PuertaAlta Malbec
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
The Alta Malbec of the Winery Valle de la Puerta is in the top 5 of wines of Famatina.
Taste structure of the Alta Malbec from the Winery Valle de la Puerta
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alta Malbec of Winery Valle de la Puerta in the region of La Rioja is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alta Malbec of Winery Valle de la Puerta in the region of La Rioja often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Alta Malbec
Pairings that work perfectly with Alta Malbec
Original food and wine pairings with Alta Malbec
The Alta Malbec of Winery Valle de la Puerta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of oxtail with seed sauce, lamb confit with new potatoes or chakchouka.
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 Alta Malbec from Winery Valle de la Puerta are 2017, 2018, 2015, 2014 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Valle de la Puerta
The Winery Valle de la Puerta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Famatina to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Famatina
Andean valley of La Rioja Argentina between the Famatina and Velasco ranges, altitude vineyards 900-1,400 m, arid climate with strong temperature swings. Torrontes Riojano reigns in white: brilliantly aromatic with jasmine, rose, citrus, lychee, white peach and honeyed touch — the world apex of Argentina's emblematic grape, lively and refreshing. Dense Malbec (blackberry, plum, violet), peppery Syrah, supple Bonarda, Cabernet as complement. Floral high-altitude whites.
The wine region of La Rioja
Wine province of northwest Argentina, historical cradle of national viticulture at over 1,100 m altitude. Torrontés Riojano signature as king white: aromatic and expressive with signature notes of rose, jasmine, white peach, citrus and a musky touch, dry yet round palate — the most expressive of Argentina's three Torrontés, cousin of Muscat. Also dense Malbec, spicy Syrah, supple Bonarda, firm Cabernet. Dry sunny continental climate, drip irrigation.
The word of the wine: Wiring
Action of periodically filling barrels containing wine, in order to offset evaporation and maintain a maximum level. The topping up allows to avoid the phenomenon of oxidation.
