La Posta Malbec Pizzella: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
La Posta Malbec Pizzella is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by La Posta (Laura Catena). Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Single-vineyard Malbec — dark fruit, floral, spice and pairs well with Grilled steak, short ribs and lamb.
Michael's take
“Rich black plum, dark chocolate, vibrant Altamira energy.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Malbec
- Country
- Argentina
- Producer
- La Posta (Laura Catena)
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with La Posta Malbec Pizzella
- Grilled steak
- short ribs
- lamb
- aged cheddar
When to open it
- Steak night
- dinner party
- gift bottle
Where to buy La Posta Malbec Pizzella
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Questions people ask
What does La Posta Malbec Pizzella taste like?
La Posta Malbec Pizzella is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Single-vineyard Malbec — dark fruit, floral, spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Rich black plum, dark chocolate, vibrant Altamira energy.
What food goes with La Posta Malbec Pizzella?
Michael pairs La Posta Malbec Pizzella with Grilled steak, short ribs, lamb and aged cheddar. It works best for Steak night, dinner party and gift bottle.
How much does La Posta Malbec Pizzella cost?
La Posta Malbec Pizzella falls in Michael's $$ · $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$$ · $15–25
- Agua de Piedra Seleccion Malbec$ · under $15
- Alamos Malbec$ · under $15
- Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines$$ · $15–25
- Altos las Hormigas Clasico Malbec$ · under $15
- Antigal Uno Malbec$$ · $15–25
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