La Posta Paulucci Vineyard Malbec: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
La Posta Paulucci Vineyard Malbec 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
“Bright red cherry, sweet baking spice, plush Luján de Cuyo charm.”
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
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with La Posta Paulucci Vineyard Malbec
- Grilled steak
- short ribs
- lamb
- aged cheddar
When to open it
- Steak night
- dinner party
- gift bottle
Where to buy La Posta Paulucci Vineyard Malbec
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Questions people ask
What does La Posta Paulucci Vineyard Malbec taste like?
La Posta Paulucci Vineyard Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Single-vineyard Malbec — dark fruit, floral, spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Bright red cherry, sweet baking spice, plush Luján de Cuyo charm.
What food goes with La Posta Paulucci Vineyard Malbec?
Michael pairs La Posta Paulucci Vineyard Malbec with Grilled steak, short ribs, lamb and aged cheddar. It works best for Steak night, dinner party and gift bottle.
How much does La Posta Paulucci Vineyard Malbec cost?
La Posta Paulucci Vineyard Malbec falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Malbec Michael has poured
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- Alamos Malbec$ · 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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