Malacara Merlot 2021 – Mendoza Merlot That Means Business

Tasting Notes

No fluffy bouquets—just punch. Picture medium ruby red with a nose of blackcurrant, fresh cherry, and cedar-spiced pepper playing peekaboo in the glass. On your palate? Juicy red fruit, teasing oak spice, and a medium-bodied roundness that lands so smooth you almost don’t notice the structure swiping past—hello, sneaky finesse. One word: velvety.

Meet the Winemaker

Malacara is the Mendoza underdog with serious pedigree—churning out 100% Merlot from Maipú at 900 m elevation. These vineyards? Hand-harvested, gently sorted, fermented in stainless steel, pressed with vintage finesse—no gimmicks, just earnest winemaking in the high-altitude Argentine sun.

Wine Specs

• Varietal(s): 100% Merlot

• Vintage: 2021

• Region: Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina - roughly 900 m elevation 

• Aging / Winemaking: Stainless steel fermentation, hand-picked, traditional and clean

• ABV: Not officially documented — awaiting review

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 14 °C / 57 °F—cool and confident

Critic Reviews

• User-Based Notes (Vivino community): This Merlot brings cherry, oak, and blackberry in solid doses, reminding you it’s both delicate and powerful—and entirely Mendoza 

• Official scores: Not yet available—awaiting professional review.

Food Pairings

• Grilled flank steak, because this Merlot deserves its bold match.

• Mushroom ragù over polenta, for that earthy-meets-fruity tango.

• Herbed roasted lamb, spicy enough to ride the peppery finish.

Why You Need This Bottle

Because a Merlot that checks both “smooth drunk” and “structure-conscious” is rare. Malacara 2021 is carving its lane with cherry-soaked charm, pepper-cool spine, and that altitude-fueled Mendoza soul. It doesn’t hide—it delivers on depth without the drama.

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