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Fat Bastard Malbec 2023
Fat Bastard Malbec 2023 - 1 Bottle is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Free Delivery Orders over $250*
Or $9.95 flat fee Australia wide.
Dispatched from our Melbourne store.
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Delivery Times
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To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.
Returns and Warranty
Returns and Warranty
Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.
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Fat Bastard Malbec 2023
Hailing from the high altitude vineyards of Mendoza, Argentina. Warm days coupled with cool nights allow generous ripeness while assisting in retaining crisp natural acidity.
Ripe blackberry & black cherry with hints of fresh tobacco.
Upfront, it is all juicy and dark fruited – ripe plum, tangy blueberry with a touch of ribena sweetness – but to follow, a hint of smoky cured meatiness and fine chalky tannin serve to make the finish savoury yet muy refrescante.
MEAT. Well suited to a variety of meats – ranging from cured to roasted game. For all those herbivores out there try pairing with foraged mushroom dishes.
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Malbec |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Brand | Fat Bastard |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Wines of Argentina
Argentina is the 5th largest wine producing nation in the world and the most important in South America. Summers here are generally hot and dry while snowy winters help to irrigate vineyards as melted snow flows down from the Andes mountains. Grapes very easily achieve full ripeness due to these growing conditions.
There are many grape varietals planted in Argentina, but the most famous and important is Argentinian Malbec. Grown best in the equally famous Mendoza region, the top-rated Malbec’s come from the high altitude sub regions of Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. These districts are located in the foothills of the Andes mountains between 850 and 1,520m in elevation. Argentinian winemaker Nicolas Catena Zapata was the first person to plant Malbec at such a high elevation of 1,500 metres, and is widely credited for elevating the status of Argentinian Malbec and the Mendoza region with this successful move.
Besides Malbec, there are many other grape varietals planted in the country. However, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are the two other varietals that are most notable. Pedro Gimenez is the most widely planted white grape varietal in Argentina, but unfortunately it does not get much exposure internationally.
