Rutini Apartado Gran Malbec 2017
Original price was: $173.30.$155.97Current price is: $155.97.
The Gran Malbec is intense, but silky with seductive shades of red and purple undertones. On the nose, it is complex, elegant, and floral aromas are present with notes of fresh fruit. On the mouth, it has a smooth concentration and boasts a potent fruit character with hints of liquorice and toasty cocoa beans from the time spent in french oak. This intriguing Malbec stands out from the rest with a long and unforgettable finish.
| Country |
Argentina |
|---|---|
| Producer |
Rutini Wines |
| Varietal |
Malbec |
| Vintage |
2017 |
| Size |
750ml |
Out of stock
Critical Acclaim
Descorchados: 96 points
James Suckling: 95 points
Tim Atkin: 95 points
Robert Parker: 93 points
Rutini Wines bring a reputation of their own, as they are one of the most successfully brands in Argentina. Their prestigious and traditional style has been recognised throughout many generations in the country, bringing great excellence and distinction.
From the start, Felipe Rutini was guided by the motto “Labor and perseverance.” This attitude shaped the development of his wines, which became synonymous with superlative quality. Following his innovative spirit, in 1925 the winery began to plant vines in the Uco Valley. From those first pioneering vines, the region has continued to expand its plantings and become one of the primary wine-producing areas in Mendoza. In the 1990s, the original Bodega La Rural facilities in Coquimbito were completely renovated, incorporating cutting-edge technology into the nineteenth-century structure.
Today that property houses the Bodega La Rural Wine Museum, where visitors can learn about Felipe Rutini’s first forays into wine production and witness the evolution of traditional techniques and machinery. In keeping with its founder’s drive for excellence, in 2008 construction began on a new Rutini Wines facility in Tupungato, within the Uco Valley. It is there that our top level wines, such as Felipe Rutini, Apartado, Antología, Single Vineyard , Colección Rutini, Encuentro, and Trumpeter wines are currently produced. Our Uco Valley vineyards comprise more than 400 hectares at an altitude of between 1,050 and 1,200 meters above sea level. An additional 120 hectares of fields that are currently being planted with vines will expand the winery’s possibilities for producing unique wines that are carefully tended to and nurtured from the very beginning.
Malbec is a red wine grape variety that is originally from France. It is now primarily grown in Argentina, where it has become one of the country's most successful and recognizable exports. The grape produces a deep purple wine with dark fruit flavors, such as blackberry and plum, along with notes of spice and tobacco.
Malbec wines tend to be full-bodied with moderate acidity and medium to high tannins. They are often aged in oak barrels to give them a smooth, round texture and subtle vanilla or toast flavors. Malbec pairs well with red meats, particularly beef, and hearty, flavorful cheeses.
You must be logged in to post a review.
Reviews