2023, This is Not Another Lovely Malbec, Matias Riccitelli

Pure fruit-driven and juicy Malbec with notes of wild raspberry and plum.

About the Winery: Matias Riccitelli, son of renowned winemaker Jorge Riccitelli, established his own winery in 2009. With 50 hectares across three sites in Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Matias aims to express the full potential of Argentine terroir.

Grape Variety: 100% Malbec – This grape delivers pure fruit-driven notes of wild raspberry and ripe plum, with delicate floral notes, resulting in a smooth, silky, and full-flavoured wine.

Appearance: Deep purple-ruby with vivid violet highlights; bright and limpid in the glass with medium-plus viscosity.

Aroma: Pure fruit-driven notes of wild raspberry and ripe plum are layered with spice and graphite notes, full of flavour.

Palate: Smooth and silky with fine tannins, this is a full flavoured Malbec of great elegance.

Body: Full - This wine is described as full-flavoured and elegant, indicating a substantial presence on the palate.

Acidity: Medium - The grapes are grown at high altitude with a significant diurnal temperature range, allowing them to develop rich varietal characteristics while retaining balancing acidity.

Cellaring Potential: Short (2–5 yrs) - While elegant and full-flavoured, the description emphasizes fruit-driven notes, suggesting it is enjoyable in its youth but could benefit from a few years to integrate further.

Perfect Pairing: Red Meat, Cheese, Poultry

Serving Temperature: 15–16°C for reds

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