Sottano Malbec 2018

Origin: 50% Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo | 50% Vista Flores, Valle de Uco (both Mendoza, Argentina).

Aging: 8 months in oak barrels (70% French, 30% American).

Alcohol: 13.7%.

Tasting Notes: Gleaming, intense red-violet colour. Complex aroma of ripe red plums and raspberries is enhanced with subtle chocolate and vanilla. On the palate it is well structured, with velvety and elegant tannins and a lingering finish.

Food Pairing: Sirloin steak, pasta with tomato-based sauce, pumpkin risotto, mildly flavored semi-soft cheeses such as Gouda, Havarti, Bel Paese, Port Salut, Saint Paulin, or Brie.

Serving Temperature: 14°C to 18°C (or slightly cooler than room temperature).