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Unlocking the art of Wine Serving and Conservation
How to Serve Malbec Wine?
Malbec wine, beloved jewel in the realm of Argentina’s wines, is appreciated for its rich flavors and aromatic intensity. Knowing how to serve Malbec properly and when to enjoy it is essential for a complete experience of the Terrazas' high-altitude Malbec.
How to Drink Malbec Wine
TO CHILL OR NOT TO CHILL…
How to drink Malbec wine is a question of many. One of the main queries is about the temperature at which we should serve Malbec. So should you chill your Terrazas de los Andes Malbec before serving?
The ideal serving temperature for Malbec depends on its age and complexity. It is best to store Terrazas de los Andes Malbec in a consistently cool environment, ideally between 54°F to 65°F (12°C to 18°C). This range typically applies to serving temperatures as well. Young Malbecs are best enjoyed between 54°F to 59°F (12°C to 15°C), which is aligned with the storage temperature.
It is advisable to avoid sudden temperature shifts that may compromise the quality of the wine. It is preferable to gently chill your Malbec.
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Breathe life into your glass of Argentina’s best Malbec Wine
The Malbec is now at its optimal serving temperature. Should we allow Malbec to breathe before pouring?
All wines benefit from a little aeration because oxygen plays a crucial role in serving and savoring Malbec.
The decanting time for Malbec wine varies based on the wine, vintage, and its reaction to oxygen. For the best results, pour a small amount of wine into a glass and observe if it blooms after a few minutes. Then, decide whether to decant the entire bottle. Most of Argentina’s Malbec wines open beautifully at first, but prolonged exposure to air may diminish their flavors and aromas.
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Serving, Conservation & Aging
Malbec Wine Tips
So how do you serve Malbec?
First, you need to check malbec’s ideal temperature, between 12 and 18 depending on the bottle. So yes, Malbec should be chilled, if necessary. Let your Argentinian Malbec breathe a little bit (do not overdo it), while you prepare an amazing cheese plate to enjoy with.
Whether you choose the youthful exuberance of terrazas de los andes malbec or the complexity of a mature terrazas reserva, the journey of exploring the world of malbec is a delightful adventure from the moment you open the bottle and the pairings you serve it with.