Terrazas de los Andes Altos del Plata Malbec: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

Terrazas de los Andes Altos del Plata Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Terrazas 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 red plum, fresh blackberry, subtle violet notes, and vibrant, smooth Mendoza Malbec freshness.”

Tasting profile

Type
Red
Grape
Malbec
Country
Argentina
Producer
Terrazas de los Andes
Body
full-bodied
Acidity
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
Light oak
Price
$$ · $15–25

What to eat with Terrazas de los Andes Altos del Plata Malbec

  • Steak
  • burgers
  • BBQ
  • empanadas
  • hard cheeses

When to open it

  • Steak night
  • BBQ
  • weeknight red
  • crowd-pleaser

Where to buy Terrazas de los Andes Altos del Plata Malbec

Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.

Questions people ask

What does Terrazas de los Andes Altos del Plata Malbec taste like?

Terrazas de los Andes Altos del Plata 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 red plum, fresh blackberry, subtle violet notes, and vibrant, smooth Mendoza Malbec freshness.

What food goes with Terrazas de los Andes Altos del Plata Malbec?

Michael pairs Terrazas de los Andes Altos del Plata Malbec with Steak, burgers, BBQ, empanadas and hard cheeses. It works best for Steak night, BBQ, weeknight red and crowd-pleaser.

How much does Terrazas de los Andes Altos del Plata Malbec cost?

Terrazas de los Andes Altos del Plata 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.

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