Marcelo Pelleriti – Signature Malbec 2021 – Mendoza Argentina

Marcelo Pelleriti Signature Malbec 2021 is a Uco Valley Malbec with red fruit, spice, round tannins, and a polished texture shaped by twelve months in French oak and six months in bottle.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Malbec
• Region / Appellation: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
• Vintage: 2021
• Harvest: Hand-picked in 12kg plastic boxes with double moving-belt and vibrating-table selection
• Vinification: 10-day cold maceration at 8–10°C; controlled-temperature alcoholic fermentation and hand pigeage; malolactic fermentation in barrels
• Aging: 12 months in French-oak barrels followed by 6 months in bottle
• Style: Dry red wine; elegant, persistent, and polished

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Deep red with purple glints. The nose is complex, with red fruit including plum mingled with spice. The palate is delicate, with round tannins and an elegant, persistent finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A clearly documented Uco Valley Malbec with detailed same-vintage distributor data
• Twelve months in French oak adds polish without overwhelming the fruit
• Round tannins and spice keep the wine serious but approachable

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Beef
• Poultry
• Lamb
• Pork and duck
• Cheese, charcuterie, and creamy pasta

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Malbec drinkers who like ripe red fruit with polished structure
✓ Fans of Uco Valley reds with measured French-oak influence
✓ Buyers looking for an elegant, food-friendly Argentine red
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very light-bodied reds

Scores

James Suckling: 95 points — Top 100 Values of the Year