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Terra Sparkling Malbec, Viniterra - 2008 (750)

Item # 17007

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Color: Red
Vintage: 2008
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Producer: Terra
Grape Variety:  Malbec       
Bottle Price: $13.99 $7.99
You Save: 43%
Case of 12: $151.09 $86.29

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Tasting Notes

Sparkling red wine, anyone? This is a refreshing, fruit-forward, bubbly Malbec from Agrelo, located in Argentina’s Luján de Cuyo. It is full of mixed dark berries – blueberries, blackberries, and currants – with a hint of velvety tannins. A touch of black pepper spice, great bubbles, and a hint of earthiness make this a sparkler for all occasions. It is lovely by itself as an apéritif, and it makes a great addition to any meal: Try it with everything from hors d'oeuvres to roast pork.

Astor's Glossary of Terms

Argentina
Ever tried a sparkling Malbec? A Patagonian Pinot Noir? Argentine winemakers have long been in a position to experiment, most often with very tasty results. Many grapes flourish here, but none have been as commercially successful as Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the great undiscovered gems is Torrontés, a fresh, aromatic white variety that is best enjoyed young. The red Bonarda grape is...
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Malbec
Known as Côt throughout much of France, Malbec is the dark-skinned variety that put Argentinian wine on the map - and likewise, Argentinian Malbec saved the grape from near obscurity. The Cahors appellation in France still relies on Malbec to distinguish many of its wines, but the area is exceptional in this regard. As the grape can be quite difficult to cultivate, it has become far less popular...
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