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| 75 | | | 91 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Malbec with its roots in Bordeaux and Cahors, France, may have found its true home in Argentina, although Chile does well with it, too. There’s also 30 acres planted in Idaho and even a tad in North Georgia. Founder (1880s) Felipe Rutini was an Italian immigrant from Le Marche. This dry, full-bodied example shows a lovely vinous aroma with black fruits in the lead. Sweet black fruit—black currant and black raspberry—flesh out the palate, with good, fruit-derived tannins for structure. The sweet fruit is most delectable, and with its touch of spice, handles spice in foods very nicely. Serve this one a bit warmer than others, about 65ºF/17ºF. Foods: Creamy liver pâté; pasta with hefty garlic and other assertive flavors; meat-filled empanadas and beef-filled Jamaican meat patties with mild but definite spice; grilled sausages; braised meats with mashed potatoes or polenta; mushroom ragout; root vegetable strew with or without pancetta or country ham; Asian beef and lamb dishes; barbecue; grilled steak with chimichurri sauce; matambre (an Argentine dish of cold, braised, stuffed flank steak); rich, aged Italian cheeses (Taleggio) and aged Manchego or Parano, dark chocolate
National Distributing | 10/01/2009 |
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