Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Altaland (Catena Family). Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black plum, blackberry jam, mocha, vanilla, spice and pairs well with Grilled steak, short ribs and lamb.
Michael's take
“Plush high-altitude berry, blue-collar legend by Catena.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Malbec
- Country
- Argentina
- Producer
- Altaland (Catena Family)
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines
- Grilled steak
- short ribs
- lamb
- aged cheddar
When to open it
- Steak night
- dinner party
- gift bottle
Where to buy Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines taste like?
Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black plum, blackberry jam, mocha, vanilla, spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Plush high-altitude berry, blue-collar legend by Catena.
What food goes with Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines?
Michael pairs Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines with Grilled steak, short ribs, lamb and aged cheddar. It works best for Steak night, dinner party and gift bottle.
How much does Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines cost?
Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Malbec Michael has poured
- Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza$$ · $15–25
- Agua de Piedra Seleccion Malbec$ · under $15
- Alamos Malbec$ · under $15
- Altos las Hormigas Clasico Malbec$ · under $15
- Antigal Uno Malbec$$ · $15–25
- Argento Malbec$ · under $15
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