Santa Rosa White Malbec 2022/23

Get to know: Santa Rosa White Malbec 

Tasting Note

A soft fruity and aromatic white wine made from red Malbec grapes. It has delicate floral notes, grapefruit, ripe peach and pear aromas and flavours with a hint of spice. On the palate there's a ripe texture and enough zippy acidity to keep it refreshing.

Try this with a chicken salad or a spicy Thai fish dish.

Kate Says

"This refreshing, light-bodied Malbec surprises with delicate floral notes and crisp red berry flavours—perfect for sipping. It’s a great match for grilled seafood or a fresh salad and adds a unique twist to any occasion.."

Producer Info

Santa Rosa is the original wine estate established by Zuccardi, an hour’s drive south east of Mendoza in Argentina. There is a progressive move to organic farming with 50% of the 500ha estate now converted. Such are the desert conditions, evaporation is strong and without irrigation the vines would die very quickly. There is a large difference in temperature between night and day which ensures the grapes maintain a wonderful freshness.

The grapes are all machine picked, being sourced from across the Mendoza region, and this wine in particular uses younger vines where acidity and fruit are higher than for simple red Malbec. Immediate de-stemming and sorting, then pneumatic pressing to prevent pigmentation. 15 days of fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 10° C before a few months on fine lees in tank to settle the wine. Filtered then bottled.