Zagal Malbec - Hacienda del Plata

Zagal Malbec - Hacienda del PlataThe Zagal Malbec from the pen of Hacienda del Plata of Mendoza reveals a dense purple color in the wine glass. Held at a slight angle, a transition of the wine color towards garnet red is visible at the edges of this barrel-aged wine. In the glass, this red wine from Hacienda del Plata reveals aromas of plum blossom, violets and blackberries, complemented by coffee/mocha. On the palate, Hacienda del Plata's Zagal Malbec opens wonderfully dry, grippy and aromatic. Some wines are dry on the label, others really are. This red belongs to the second group, as it was vinified with only 1.9 grams of residual sugar. On the tongue, this punchy red wine is characterized by an incredibly fleshy texture. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the Zagal Malbec flatters the palate with a velvety feel, without lacking freshness at the same time. In the finish, this wine from the wine-growing region of Mendoza, which can be stored well, finally inspires with considerable length. Again, hints of violets and plum jam appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the gravel-dominated soils join in. Vinification of the Hacienda del Plata Zagal Malbec This wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, Malbec. For this exceptionally powerful single-varietal wine from Hacienda del Plata, only impeccable grapes were brought in. In Mendoza, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of gravel. The grapes for this red wine from Argentina are harvested exclusively by hand, at the time of optimal maturity. After the harvest, the grapes are quickly taken to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully ground. Fermentation then takes place in small wood at controlled temperatures. The vinification is followed by a few months of aging on the fine lees before the wine is finally drawn into bottles. Food pairing with the Hacienda del Plata Zagal Malbec This Argentine red wine is best enjoyed tempered at 15 - 18°C. It is perfect to accompany spinach gratin with almonds, leek soup or potato pan with salmon.