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Rai Urvitar's weekend often begins with a visit to the local butcher or slaughterhouse. Your purchase includes a variety of meats, primarily beef: grilled flank steak, known as sous vide; A piece of meat maybe some ribs and herbs; And of course blood sausage and chorizo.
Back home in La Consulta, a wine town south of Mendoza, Argentina, Urvita sets up his backyard steakhouse: a concrete grill with a fireplace, a wood fire to light it, and an adjustable grill. . , helps control the cooking temperature. This isn't your typical American barbecue with briquettes thrown into a Weber and smothered in lighter fluid. This South American asado has become an industry in Argentina, where the country's famous beef is cooked over an open fire and the resulting food is a way of life for the culture and society.
Urvita is the winemaker of Domaine Nicor, a specialist in Pinot Noir from Malbec country. Barbecue is more than dinner.
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Of course there is wine. Chardonnay with cheese and sausage, then Malbec with meat and maybe a Cabernet Sauvignon or a red blend from a piece of heart. The soft tannins and lively acidity of Malbec grown in the Andes Mountains are ideal for this type of dish. Mendoza is a wine lover's dream region. Wineries such as Catena and Zuccardi explore the Andean foothills for fans of the ancient refuge of glaciers in search of vineyards that produce spectacular and unique wines.
Argentina is known for Malbec, but they also produce red and white varieties. Here are a few examples of wines to enjoy at your next barbecue. or barbecue.
Domaine Bousquet Virgin Vineyards Natural Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina, $13 Domaine Busque differs from the Virgin red wine line without added sulfites. (There is a Malbec and red blend). This Cabernet Sauvignon from the Uco Valley Tungato district, luxurious and juicy, with a touch of spice with black fruit and plum. Fun and delicious. Certified organic, gluten free. Alcohol by volume: 14 percent. Bottle weight: 440 grams (light).
Susana Balbo, Crios Rosado de Malbec 2022
Yuco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, $15
Lively and spicy, this rosé refreshes with flavors of strawberry, strawberry and tarragon. It is the perfect starter for your outdoor meal or as an aperitif. ABV: 13.5 percent. BW: 410 grams (light).
Zuccardi Q Cabernet Franc 2021
The Zuccardi family is another producer, with multiple lines of wines under the family name and at bargain prices in Santa Giulia. I added this Cabernet Franc to highlight the wine's performance in Mendoza: its white pepper character lends a soft texture and aromas of black plum, black olive and oolong tea. Zuccardi also makes an appellation called Polygonos with wines from different regions of the Uco Valley. ABV: 13.9 percent Body weight: 690 grams (average).
Casa Natal Malbec Reserve 2018
Thanks to the blended 10 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a powerful wine. Malbec's blueberry and blackberry flavors shine through the medium length. ABV: 14 percent. Body weight: 560 grams (average).
Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec 2020
The Catena family led the development of high-altitude vineyards in the Andean hills of the Uco Valley south of the city of Mendoza. The Catena Appeal series highlights these various terrorists. Paraje Altamira is agile and dynamic, with soft tannins wrapped in flavors of blueberry, pomegranate and wild herbs. Permanent Certificate. ABV: 13.5 percent. Body weight: 615 g (average).
Price is approx. For availability, check Wine.com, Winesearcher.com, as well as winery, importer or distributor websites and social media sites.
