Andeluna’s 2025 Raíces Malbec is Mendoza charm with a mountain breeze running through it. Bright, plush and immediately appealing, it opens with ripe plum, blueberry, blackberry, violet and a little raspberry lift, with just enough spice to keep everything moving. On the palate, it is soft, fruity and fresh, with smooth tannins, generous dark fruit and a clean, easy finish. This is not a heavy, over-oaked Malbec. It is more about purity, softness and drinkability, making it a brilliant choice for weeknight steaks, slow-cooked comfort food or anyone who wants Argentinian Malbec with fruit, balance and no fuss. For whenThe grill is on, the glass is large, and nobody wants to overthink it. Pairs withSteak, lamb chops, beef stew, roast pork, mushroom burgers, smoky aubergine, empanadas, hard cheese or peppered sausages. Andeluna is based in Tupungato, in Mendoza’s Uco Valley, one of Argentina’s most exciting high-altitude wine regions. The name combines the Andes and the moon, a nod to the dramatic mountain landscape that frames the vineyards. Raíces means “roots”, and this wine does exactly what the name suggests: it goes straight to the heart of modern Mendoza Malbec, with ripe fruit, floral lift, soft tannins and easy, mountain-fresh appeal.
