-22%Rutini Cabernet Malbec 75cl.
★★★★ 4.0 (1 review)Save KSh 1,050 · 22% off
You want a red with some muscle but none of the attitude? This is it. Rutini takes Cabernet Sauvignon's firm backbone and folds in Malbec's plush, jammy dark fruit, so you get structure and softness in the same mouthful. It's the bottle you open when there's nyama choma on the grill and the night's just getting going. Velvety, generous, a little serious without ever being stuffy.
First sniff is all dark berries: ripe plum, black cherry, a smear of blackcurrant jam. Sit with it and you'll catch cedar, a whisper of tobacco and warm spice from the oak. On the palate it's rich and rounded, black fruit and a touch of chocolate, with firm but ripe tannins (that grippy, mouth-drying feel that makes a steak taste even better) and just enough acidity to keep it lively. The finish hangs around with a little black-pepper kick. Big wine, but smooth with it.
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Where it's from
Rutini comes out of Mendoza, Argentina's high-altitude wine heartland, from a winery that's been at it since 1885. The founder, Felipe Rutini, was an Italian who emigrated from a family of winemakers and chased better grapes up into the foothills. In 1925 his winery became the first to plant vines in the Uco Valley, now one of the most celebrated corners of Argentina. The fruit for this blend leans on that cool, sun-soaked mountain terroir, which is exactly why it tastes so concentrated.
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- What is the price of Rutini Cabernet Malbec 75cl.?
Rutini Cabernet Malbec 75cl. is KSh 3,699 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Rutini Cabernet Malbec 2019 75cl taste like?
Rich and smooth, with ripe plum, black cherry and blackcurrant up front, then cedar, spice and a little chocolate. It's dry, full-bodied, with firm ripe tannins and a peppery finish.
- What is the ABV of Rutini Cabernet Malbec 2019?
It's 14% ABV. A full-bodied dry red, so it's best enjoyed with a meal.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18C, in a big glass. Open it about half an hour early so the dark fruit and spice can open up.
- What food pairs with Rutini Cabernet Malbec?
Grilled and roasted meats are the sweet spot. Think nyama choma, steak, short ribs or a rich beef stew. Hard aged cheeses work a treat too.
- Where is Rutini Cabernet Malbec from?
Mendoza, Argentina, from Rutini Wines, a family winery founded in 1885 that helped pioneer the now-famous Uco Valley.
- Is it a sweet wine?
No, it's a dry red. The ripe dark fruit can read as rich, but there's no real sugar sweetness here.
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Rutini Cabernet Malbec 75cl. price in Kenya
Buy Rutini Cabernet Malbec 75cl. online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,699. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
