Bodega Sottano Reserva de Familia Malbec 2020

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Big & Bold
Country of Origin:	Argentina
Wine Region:	Mendoza
Grape Varietal:	Malbec
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	6 bottles
$299.70 Per Case ($49.95/btl)

Tasting Notes

Balance, elegance, and intensity define this premium Argentine Malbec, which closely follows in the footsteps of the magnificent Judas Malbec, its "older brother."

Violet-red color with dark hues; bright and with good density. On the nose, aromas of red fruits such as cherries and strawberries, as well as dark fruits like blackberries, mingle with tobacco, mint and chocolate. The palate is juicy and concentrated, with sweet and velvety tannins.

ORIGIN: Perdriel (Luján de Cuyo) and Vista Flores (Tunuyán), 1000 m and 1200 m above sea level, respectively.

AGING: 14−18 months in new oak barrels (70% French, 20% American, 10% Hungarian).

ALCOHOL: 15.4%.

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Excellent pairings include steak and any grilled red meat; burgers with cheese including blue cheese; red meat empanadas; mixed grill (beef, sausage, etc.); roasted lamb; pasta with tomato and beef sauce; pizza with a variety of hearty toppings; and Cajun spiced pumpkin stew.

Critical Praise

THE STORY BEHIND THIS WINE:
Bodega Sottano’s vineyards are located in the premier areas for growing high-end grapes in the Mendoza wine region. The winery’s history stretches back to its founding by a hardworking Italian immigrant winemaker in the 1890s.

WHY YOU WANT IT:
Buy for a cozy holiday get-together, elegant housewarming gift, or as a sipping/meditation wine. Something special for the BBQ chef or red meat/wine lover!

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This fine restaurant-quality imported wine is not available at LCBO stores.

Brought to you by Argentum Wine Imports, serving the GTA since 2005. "We specialize in authentic wines from small traditional producers."

Price includes HST and refundable deposit.

Delivery is a flat fee of $10 + HST within the Greater Toronto Area. (Flat fee covers any number of cases from brands Arini, Bixio, Chiantigiane, Mi Terruno, Piandaccoli, Rocca, Sottano, Terra d'Alter, and Annalisa Zorzettig—searchable here on WineWire—delivered together.)