Pour this and the glass goes near-black, like someone turned the lights down low. It's a Malbec that's been chilling in old bourbon barrels, so on top of the juicy blackberry and plum you get this warm hit of vanilla and mocha. Big, smooth, a little bit naughty. Grab it for a slow nyama choma night when you want something with real shoulders behind it.
First whiff is pure dessert vibes: smoke, caramel and dark chocolate off those bourbon barrels. Then the fruit lands, ripe and concentrated, blackberry and plum with a dark cherry edge. It's full-bodied and plush across your tongue, tannins sanded smooth so nothing bites, finishing long with vanilla and a little spice. Dry, but so ripe it almost teases you into thinking it's sweet.
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Where it's from
This comes from Finca Las Moras, an Argentine winery that knows its way around a serious Malbec. The name Los Intocables means 'the untouchables', and the twist here is the barrels: low-yield, super concentrated fruit gets aged in bourbon casks rather than your standard wine oak. That's where the 'Black' comes from, the inky colour and that smoky, vanilla, caramel character you don't usually find in a regular Malbec. Argentina basically owns Malbec, and this is them showing off.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Los Intocables Black Malbec 75cl?
Los Intocables Black Malbec 75cl is KSh 2,349 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Los Intocables Black Malbec 75cl taste like?
Big and full-bodied with ripe blackberry, plum and dark cherry, layered over smoke, vanilla, caramel and mocha from bourbon-barrel ageing. Tannins are smooth and the finish is long. It's dry but really ripe.
- What is the ABV of Los Intocables Black Malbec?
It's 13.5% ABV, a 750ml bottle of dry red wine.
- Why is it called 'Black' Malbec?
Two reasons: the near-black, inky colour from low-yield concentrated fruit, and the ageing in bourbon barrels that gives it those dark, smoky, vanilla notes.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly cool at 16 to 18°C in a big red wine glass. A quick fifteen minutes in the fridge if your room is warm, then drink it neat, no ice.
- What food pairs with Los Intocables Black Malbec?
Grilled and smoky meats are the move, think nyama choma, steak or barbecue, plus hearty stews and aged cheeses. Even dark chocolate works after dinner.
- Where is it from?
It's an Argentine Malbec from Finca Las Moras. Argentina is the home of Malbec, and this is one of their bolder, bourbon-barrel-aged expressions.
Los Intocables Black Malbec 75cl
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Los Intocables Black Malbec 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Los Intocables Black Malbec 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,349. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.