La Boca Las Calles Malbec 2020

Sourced from vineyards in the Uco Valley, we are talking elevations of up to 3500 metres. Most of these vines are around thirty years old, now providing concentrated fruit flavours, and being at the southern extreme of fine wine production in Mendoza, it truly is a much cooler climate here. La Boca Malbec is all about these cooler climate characters, and without any use of oak, the style is focussed on retaining wonderful modern Malbec fruitiness.

Wow! This is absolutely bursting with luscious ripe fruits; from blue fruits to blackberry, it's all juicy fruits here on in. With mouth-filling tannins, that are not drying, just well balanced, the flavour continues and layers with sweet smoky spices with a lively unabated finish. Deliciousness!

Type: Red Wine
Style: Medium to Full-bodied, Bold
Grape Varietal: Malbec
Tastes Like: Comparable to a Shiraz, with blackberry, plum, and cocoa.
Alcohol Percentage: 14%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Terroir: High-altitude vineyards with alluvial soils
Aging: Aged in oak barrels for 12 months
Serving Temperature: 16-18°C

La Boca is a celebrated winery in Mendoza, known for its expressive Malbecs that highlight the unique high-altitude terroir of Argentina. Their wines are crafted to reflect the vibrant character of the region.

Seafood: Tuna steak with black bean sauce.
Poultry: Duck breast with plum sauce.
Vegetarian: Black bean chilli or roasted eggplant.
Meat: Grilled beef ribs or lamb chops.

Aged Cheddar: Bold and nutty, complementing the wine's richness.
Manchego: Firm and savoury, enhancing the wine's structure.
Blue Cheese: Creamy and salty, contrasting beautifully with the wine's fruit.
Parmesan: Aged and umami-rich, pairing perfectly with the wine's depth.

Grilled Beef Ribs

Ingredients:

• 1kg beef ribs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Rub the beef ribs with olive oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Grill the ribs for 6-8 minutes per side or until charred and cooked to your liking.
4. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tip: Enjoy with La Boca Las Calles Malbec for a perfect pairing.