š· Desierto25 Malbec Red Wine 2019 is a dry red from Bodega del Desierto in La Pampa, at the northern edge of Argentine Patagonia. Made entirely from Malbec, it offers a generous expression of fruit with the freshness and poise that make the grape such a good partner for food. The winery grows its vines in an arid landscape and matures this wine for nine months in French and American oak.
š Pour a glass and you can expect an intense red colour with violet glints. The producer describes aromas of fresh plum, pepper and a light mint note. On the palate, ripe fruit and a well-judged freshness meet rounded tannins, giving the wine an enveloping feel without losing balance. Its medium to full body and smooth structure suit both an unhurried dinner and a gathering with friends. A little time in the glass can bring out more of the fruit and spice.
š„© Desierto25 Malbec Red Wine is especially at home with red meat from the grill, oven or pan. It also works with Argentine empanadas, tomato or meat-sauced pasta, and mature cheese. For a meat-free table, try it with roasted squash and quinoa. Serve at 16ā18Ā°C, slightly cool rather than warm, so the fruit remains lively and the finish stays clear.
This 2019 vintage is an approachable way to explore Malbec from Patagonia. Its combination of plum, pepper, gentle mint and rounded tannins gives it enough depth for a hearty dish while keeping it easy to share. Choose it when you want a red with a clear sense of place and a versatile food pairing.
š Key Details
- š Grape: 100% Malbec
- š Origin: La Pampa, Patagonia, Argentina
- š Producer: Bodega del Desierto
- š Vintage: 2019
- š· Style: Dry red wine; medium to full body
- š Aroma: Fresh plum, pepper, light mint
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Taste: Ripe fruit, rounded tannins, fresh balance
- šŖµ Ageing: 9 months in French and American oak
- šŖ Alcohol: 14.7% ABV
- š¾ Bottle: 750 ml
- š”ļø Serve: 16ā18Ā°C
- š½ļø Pair with: Grilled or roasted red meat, empanadas, pasta, roasted squash
- ā ļø Contains sulphites
