COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Icon Wines
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Grandiosa Gran Especial Malbec is produced by Icon Wines, a company that collaborates with distinguished wineries from around the world to offer quality and value. This particular Malbec originates from the Cuyo region of Mendoza, Argentina, an area recognized for its high-altitude vineyards situated near the Andes. The wine is presented as a food-friendly option, particularly suited for casual gatherings such as barbecue evenings, and is made from Argentina's signature grape, Malbec.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Argentina's national grape is Malbec.
Fact 02
This wine is noted as a 'perfect wine for the season's barbecue evenings'.
Fact 03
Icon Wines partners with distinguished producers globally.
Fact 04
Cuyo, Mendoza is known for high-altitude vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Grandiosa Gran Especial Malbec is made from 100% Malbec grapes sourced from the Cuyo region of Mendoza, Argentina. While specific winemaking techniques for the 2024 vintage are not detailed, the wine's profile suggests an approach that emphasizes fruit expression. There are varying reports regarding oak usage, with some sources indicating no oak aging and others suggesting a balanced oak influence. The wine has a low residual sugar content, classifying it as dry.
