Winery / Producer: Anaia Wines.

Specific Origin: Own vineyard in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.

Vintage / Harvest: 2023.

Grape Variety: 100% Malbec.

Altitude and Terroir: Grown at 960 meters above sea level. Alluvial matrix soils with clay and sandy-loam components that promote aromatic freshness and mineral balance.

Winemaking and Concept: Selective manual harvest. Traditional fermentation with careful temperature management to enhance the primary fruit descriptors. Aging focused on polishing the texture without masking the varietal typicity of Agrelo Malbec.

Style: Red wine with a modern, agile profile, distinctly fruity, juicy, and with a refreshing palate tension.

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ARG-ANAIA-ESCORADOMALBEC-2023-750

Appearance: Presents a brilliant ruby red color with lively and pronounced violet hues of medium-high intensity, reflecting radiant youth, great clarity, and fluid, elegant tears.

Nose: High intensity, very frank, clean, and fruit-focused. It displays generous notes of fresh plums, blackberries, and raspberries, subtly intertwined with characteristic floral aromas of violets, a slight spicy nuance of pink pepper, and subtle herbal touches of Mendocinian jarilla.

Palate: Its entry is extremely agile, fresh, and fruity. On the palate, it unfolds with a very balanced medium body, where a crisp acidity provides tension and dynamism. Its tannins are exceptionally round, friendly, and polished, offering a silky texture that leads to a dry, extremely clean, refreshing finish, full of an eminently fruity aftertaste.

Versatile Gastronomic Pairing: Thanks to its vibrant freshness, medium body, and round tannins, Anaia Escorado Malbec 2023 is an extraordinarily noble wine for a wide culinary range. It pairs perfectly with lean grilled meat cuts such as skirt steak, flank steak, or short ribs. It is an ideal companion for classic Argentine empanadas with knife-cut meat, gourmet burgers with semi-aged cheeses, and wood-fired pizzas. It combines masterfully with pasta with red or mushroom sauces (such as traditional pomodoro, homemade bolognese, or tuco), roasted chicken breasts with herbs, and artisan charcuterie boards accompanied by young cheeses like Fontina or Provolone. In contemporary Mexican gastronomy, it impeccably balances dishes with a hint of spice such as tacos al pastor, tinga de pollo tostadas, or red arrachera enchiladas.

Suggested Moments:

• Informal Weekend BBQ: The perfect ally. Its juicy and agile profile refreshes the palate between bites, making it the center of attention around the grill with friends.
• Sunday Family Meal: An extremely accessible wine on the palate but with the premium Agrelo stamp; its friendly profile appeals to experienced oenophiles and those new to the world of wine alike.
• Summer Afternoons on the Terrace and Relaxed Wine Cellar: It has such clean and lively acidity that it is ideal to enjoy lightly chilled (between 13°C and 14°C) during summer sunsets on an outdoor terrace.
• Casual Romantic Dinner: Its fruity character and subtle floral notes of violets create a fresh, relaxed, and extremely pleasant atmosphere for an intimate dinner for two without excessive pretensions.

What concept defines Anaia Wines' Escorado line?

The Escorado line represents the freshest, most dynamic, and fruity facet of the winery's portfolio. It is designed for those seeking to enjoy the undeniable premium typicity of Agrelo through a medium-bodied wine, with a fluid palate, extremely friendly tannins, and a prominent presence of crisp red and black fruit.

What kind of aromas can be perceived in Anaia Escorado Malbec?

On the nose, it is an extremely clean and fruity wine. Aromas of fresh plums, raspberries, and blackberries predominate, delicately accompanied by subtle floral notes of violets typical of Malbec from Luján de Cuyo and a very slight spicy touch that adds complexity.

Is it necessary to decant the 2023 vintage of this wine before serving?

It is not strictly necessary to decant it, as it is designed to express all its vivacity and fruit purity from the moment of uncorking. However, letting it oxygenate directly in the glass for a few minutes will allow its delicate floral notes to expand more freely.

What is the ideal serving temperature and its recommended aging potential?

To enhance its natural freshness and juicy character without emphasizing the alcoholic temperature, it is recommended to serve it between 14°C and 16°C. Due to its agile style focused on the fruit purity of the 2023 vintage, its optimal aging potential in a cellar is 3 to 4 years, kept in a horizontal position.