2021 Linaje Organic Malbec, Pacheco Pereda

• Style: Organic Argentine Malbec, layered and vibrant
• Taste: Violet, plum, red berry with savoury spice and mineral edge
• Food: BBQ & grilled beef, lamb, empanadas, stews
• Occasion: Weeknight dinner, Sunday lunch, entertaining
• Serve: 14.5% ABV, vegan-friendly, chill slightly or room temperature

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Violet and plum aromatics leap from the glass, followed by red berry intensity and a savoury spice lift. The structure is textured rather than heavy: velvety tannins give shape and grip without roughness, while the wine carries enough freshness to feel vibrant at 14.5% alcohol. This is a Malbec that rewards you for choosing organic without compromise—layered, alive, and mineral-edged rather than simply powerful.

The Winery — Pacheco Pereda

Established in 2010 by Alejandro Bulgheroni, Pacheco Pereda manages one of Argentina's largest certified organic vineyard holdings, honouring the migrant farming families who shaped the region. The 2021 Linaje sits at 1,200 metres in Luján de Cuyo's Alto Agrelo, where cool nights and stone-rich soils push the fruit toward complexity. Winemaker Hernan Rinaldini and renowned consultant Alberto Antonini employ a thorough, precise approach: the team mapped five hundred soil pits across the vineyards to match varietals to individual parcels and microclimate. Fourteen months of aging in French oak foudres and concrete eggs adds subtle textural polish, ensuring every element earns its place in the finished wine.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is the red you want with grilled meats—carne asada, roasted beef, charred lamb—or with Argentina's own empanadas. The velvety backbone and refreshing acidity also pair beautifully with stews, braises, and pork. The 2021 vintage favoured early ripening in Alto Agrelo despite spring frosts elsewhere in Mendoza, giving these grapes optimal maturity and the mineral character that lifts this wine above the ordinary. Serve at room temperature or chilled slightly; it's vegan and vegetarian friendly. If you're exploring our Malbec collection, this is one of the finest examples we've found—it shows why this grape has become Argentina's calling card without losing regional subtlety.