World Wine 2004 Simonassi Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina Simonassi Malbec is a hot new arrival from Argentina, one of the world s leading sources of great values in wine. The Simonassi Lyon winery traces its winemaking history to the 17th century in Italy, bringing old-world tradition to new-world vineyards. Located at the foot of the Andes in the microclimate of Rama Caida, Simonassi practices minimally interventionist winemaking with grapes from vineyards up to 80 years old. Taste for yourself that it is in Mendoza where the Malbec varietal reaches its full potential. Simonassi Malbec is deep garnet in color with a beautiful nose of plums, vanilla and violets. Soft and silky with light tannins and medium/full body, the wine is dry with sweet, young fruit of plum, cherry and chocolate flavors enhanced with oak. It was aged for 12 months, 20% in French oak barrels and 80% in tanks. The wine is perfectly balanced with a long, smooth and silky finish. Enjoy Simonassi Malbec with roast beef, steak, grilled vegetables and aged cheeses.