Wines to Farewell the Summer: Last Toasts

The season of heat and long days is coming to an end.
To say goodbye to it, we suggest some wines that go well with the still high temperatures and appropriate meals, without omitting an always welcome barbecue.

The month of March usually still has some days of high temperatures in which it is ideal to enjoy some fresh wines.
Although there are no pre-established moments or climates to enjoy a good wine.It is true that certain environments or climate variations may predispose us better for certain products, and it is in this spirit that our suggestions are based.

But, as in the end choices are always subjectiveWe offer a variety of options for different tastes: a white wine, a rosé wine, a sparkling wine and the always inevitable Malbec, especially if we are thinking about asado, the great Argentinean rite.

Which wines to choose on hot days?

The following is the selection selection we have made for these last few days of high temperatures and the possible pairings in each case, also thinking about possible consumer situations for this time of the year.
The idea is to inspire everyone to find their own moment of enjoyment.
Finding and recreating moments is an art that is exercised and perfected with the search.

A white wineFor an outdoor lunch on the weekend, either surrounded by greenery or somewhere on the river like the Delta we thought of the Rutini Sauvignon Blanc Collection 2021a varietal 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Gualtallary and Altamira. Intensely aromatic, with a citrus character reminiscent of pink grapefruit and some herbaceous touches.
Fruity and fresh on the palate, it has a fleeting oak note due to its The brief ageing in wood makes it a balanced and singular white wine.

It is an ideal wine to drink with green salads, seafood (scallops, prawns, shrimp), avocado, sea fish such as sole or forkbeard and lagoon fish such as silverside.
It also goes very well with steamed salmon with a citrus sauce, potato omelettes or goat cheese.

A red winePinot Noir is one of the most recommended red varieties for hot days, as it comes from grapes with fine skins that give rise to wines with a more delicate structure and, therefore, lighter. structure and, therefore, lighter and lighter wines.. In this case we propose a Trumpeter Reserve Pinot Noir 2020This wine is made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes from the Uco Valley.
The 30% of its blend is aged for 12 months in French oak.
On the nose we find delicate floral notes reminiscent of violets and fresh red fruits such as raspberries.
In the mouth, these aromas become finely complex, with smoky accents and a mineral hint in its long and persistent finish.

It is perfect to drink with soft cheeses such as Brie or Camembert, also with complementary nuts.
It goes very well with risottos and dishes containing mushrooms (Champignon, Portobello, Shiitake), also with white meats: duck, chicken or grilled fatty fish or tuna.

In what situation can we imagine enjoying this wine?
For an evening meal with family or friends on the veranda, and why not, put it in the refrigerator to preserve its ideal temperature, around 14 degrees.

A must-try Malbec

In all seasons we love barbecue, and even more if it is shared with friends, a tradition that goes perfectly with a good Argentine wine.
That is why we suggest a Rutini Encuentro Malbec 2019, Produced with grapes from Tupungato, 50% of the wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
It is a wine that, due to its tannins present, goes well with smoked cold cuts and sausages and grilled beef.

The nose is impetuous, typical of the variety, with floral harmonies (violet) and notes of fresh red and black fruits (cherry, cassis).
On the palate, the tannins are well present, highlighting bitter cocoa and macerated fruits.
It is an intense and complex wine, with very good acidity.

Celebrating with bubbles: a sparkling wine

A farewell can also be celebrated, and if we talk about celebration, bubbles are always an ideal element.
Thus, we think of the Dominio Brut Nature 2017, a sparkling wine made entirely with Pinot Noir from Gualtallary, in the Uco Valley, and under the champenoise method with 18 months on lees.

What to accompany this sparkling wine with?
Appetizers, fresh oysters and sushi are a very good idea. It can also be served with creamy desserts and pastries.
Farewell with friends on a terrace enjoying the still long afternoons can be a great end to this summer in the company of the subtle aromatic complexity in which floral and fruity notes of this wine stand out, with its elegance, freshness, creaminess and balanced acidity.
A great end to this summer!