Rutini Colección Malbec

Rutini was the first winery to plant vineyards in Tupungato, in 1925. Today its vineyards in the Uco Valley cover around 400 hectares, at altitudes from 900 to 1,300 metres. A winery focused on high-end wines from the beginning: it was born “premium”.

This gorgeous Rutini Malbec is a classic, new world style Malbec that is lively and full of rich flavors, with a long, lingering finish and silky tannins. An elegant wine with a deep red color and a concentrated nose of wild berries, tobacco and vanilla. Mouth-filling, with rich black fruit flavors and a prolonged finish with a touch of black pepper. Full-bodied, yet with great tension and finesse.

This 100% Malbec is made with grapes from different villages in the Valle de Uco. It is fermented in stainless steel tanks after a cold soak and matured in new and used French oak barrels for 12 months. As Robert Parker said: “I love the nose, which I find to be spectacular, expressive, open, floral and with a good combination of fruit and spice. The palate is super tasty, with fine, slightly grainy tannins and nice acidity that would make it a good Malbec for the table. Simply delicious.”

A match made in heaven with a well-seasoned aged rib of beef, best of all from a wood-fired asado, but the wine sings just as well with a classic roast.

Aged 12 months in 80% new French oak and 20% new American oak. Winemaker: Mariano Di Paola. Awards: James Suckling 92, Robert Parker 92.