Finca La Celia
Malbec Reserva
Malbec Blend from Mendoza, Argentina
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Finca La Celia
Founded in 1890 – with over 125 years’ history – La Celia is the oldest winery in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. It was the first winery in the region to plant the Malbec variety, which is currently the country’s signature variety around the world. Eugenio Bustos arrived in the Uco Valley and planted the first Malbec vine from France, which he had received in exchange for his finest horse. Named in honour of his daughter, that is how the Finca La Celia was born. Since then, it has been known as one of most historical wineries in Argentina. La Celia consists of over 400 planted vineyards, where it has strived to discover, maintain and tailor those varieties which are best suited to the Uco Valley’s climate. Today winemaker Andrea Ferrerya is the competent and passionate guardian of that tradition.
Description
A rich, red-coloured wine with violet hues, La Celia Malbec Reserva blends notes of crushed wild berries, dark plums, herbs and cherries. Fresh in the mouth with intense flavours, soft tannins back up by a touch of truffle and vanilla.
Food Pairing
La Celia Malbec Reserva is an ideal wine for grilled meats. It also combines very well with pasta, mild to spicy cuisine and semi-hard cheeses such as Gouda, Edam or Gruyere.
