WINE OVERVIEW
‘Enjoy the simpler times’ in La Consulta, Uco Valley with the Pizzella family and their rich Malbec full of dark fruit and spice.
Noteworthy Distictions
Tasting Notes
A beautiful red and purple color with aromas of black cherries, dark fruits, dark chocolate and baker’s spice. On the palate, the wine shows dense, dark berry and plum flavors along with hints of sandalwood and spice, and even a hint of violets in the finish. This is a full-bodied and well-structured wine that is incredibly full of life and born to be enjoyed with food and friends.
Food Pairing
It goes great with many foods, especially meat and barbeque. Unique recipe ideas include: Grilled Polenta with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Grilled Quail with Quinoa, Currant and Pine Nut Pilaf, or Wild Boar, Sage and Dried Cherry Risotto.
Tech Details
Pizzella Malbec is sourced from Altamira in the La Consulta region of the Uco Valley. The soil consists of sandy loam, sand, silt, and clay with 20% stones covered by limestone.
This single vineyard Malbec is aged for 8 months. 50% is aged in 100% French oak barrels (10% new barrels, 40% 2nd and 3rd use barrels) 50% stainless steel tanks.
- Varietal Composition: 100% Malbec
- Region: Paraje Altamira (Uco Valley)
- Avg Elevation: 3600 feet
- Avg Age of Vines: 23 years
- PH: 3.66
- Alcohol: 13.7%
- Size: 12/750ml
- Cases Imported: 14,800
- UPC: 835603001310
