Playa Del Sol White Malbec 75cl
Here is the twist: this is a white wine made from Malbec, the grape Argentina usually turns into big inky reds. Pull it cold from the fridge and you get something pale, dry and bright that wakes your mouth up. Think fresh peach and lemon, a clean snap of acidity, no heavy oak weighing it down. It is the bottle for a hot Nairobi evening, a plate of grilled prawns, or that moment you want wine but not a big red. Order it now and we will have it at your door fast, late nights included.
Stick your nose in and you get citrus blossom, fresh peach and a little waft of white flowers. The first sip is properly crisp, that lemon-zest zing that makes your mouth water, then soft stone fruit fills in behind it so it never feels thin. There is a faint chalky, stony note underneath (winemakers call it minerality, it just reads as clean and a touch flinty) and the finish is dry and tidy. No sweetness, no oak, nothing fussy. Just fresh and lively from front to back.
The details
Pairs well with
Where it's from
This comes from Mendoza, the high-altitude heartland of Argentine wine sitting in the shadow of the Andes. White Malbec is a genuinely new idea, the first ones only appeared in Argentina around 2011, made by picking the red Malbec grapes early and pressing the juice off the skins straight away so it runs pale instead of red. Playa Del Sol harvest at night when the fruit is coolest, then cold-ferment in stainless steel with no oak, all to lock in that fresh, zippy character. Same famous grape as the big reds, completely different drink.
Good to know
- What is the price of Playa Del Sol White Malbec 75cl?
Playa Del Sol White Malbec 75cl is KSh 1,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Playa Del Sol White Malbec 75cl taste like?
Pale, dry and crisp. You get citrus blossom, fresh peach and lemon zest, a bright snap of acidity and a clean, flinty finish. No sweetness and no oak.
- Wait, how is a white wine made from Malbec?
Malbec is a red grape, but for this the fruit is picked early and pressed off its skins straight away, so the juice runs pale instead of red. The colour comes from the skins, so no skin contact means a white wine. They call it Blanc de Malbec.
- What is the ABV of Playa Del Sol White Malbec?
It is 13% ABV, in a 750ml bottle.
- How should I serve it?
Cold, around 8 to 10C, in a normal white wine glass. A few hours in the fridge or 20 minutes on ice does the job. No need to decant.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything fresh and light. Grilled prawns, ceviche, sushi, soft goat cheese, green salads, or a plate of chicken tikka. It loves seafood.
- Where is it from?
Mendoza, Argentina, the high-altitude wine region by the Andes. The grape is Malbec, made here in a rare white style.
Customer reviews
Loading reviews…
Playa Del Sol White Malbec 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Playa Del Sol White Malbec 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
