Sur de los Andes Malbec: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Sur de los Andes Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Sur de los Andes. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Blackberry, plum, violet, cocoa and pairs well with Steak, burgers and BBQ.
Michael's take
“Bright blackberry, fresh dark plum, subtle violet floral notes, and smooth, juicy, everyday Mendoza Malbec appeal.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Malbec
- Country
- Argentina
- Producer
- Sur de los Andes
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Light oak
- Price
- $ · under $15
What to eat with Sur de los Andes Malbec
- Steak
- burgers
- BBQ
- empanadas
- hard cheeses
When to open it
- Steak night
- BBQ
- weeknight red
- crowd-pleaser
Where to buy Sur de los Andes Malbec
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Sur de los Andes Malbec taste like?
Sur de los Andes Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Blackberry, plum, violet, cocoa. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is light. Michael's note: Bright blackberry, fresh dark plum, subtle violet floral notes, and smooth, juicy, everyday Mendoza Malbec appeal.
What food goes with Sur de los Andes Malbec?
Michael pairs Sur de los Andes Malbec with Steak, burgers, BBQ, empanadas and hard cheeses. It works best for Steak night, BBQ, weeknight red and crowd-pleaser.
How much does Sur de los Andes Malbec cost?
Sur de los Andes Malbec falls in Michael's $ · under $15 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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