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This malbec wine pairs well with cosy Valentine’s Day celebrations – and it’s 25% off

Discover this medium-bodied red with an exclusive discount for The Independent readers

Ella Duggan
Wednesday 07 February 2024 17:30 GMT
Turn up the romance with this bottle of malbec
Turn up the romance with this bottle of malbec (The Independent)

February is a time for snuggling up and turning up the romance, and what better way to do that than with a good bottle of wine? With Valentine’s Day just a week away it’s important to pick out the right bottle to impress a loved one. In our opinion, you can’t go wrong with a bottle of red. But hunting for the best bottle for your evening is a big task. True to form though, Perfect Cellar is on hand to help.

The company offers a great selection of award-winning wines, with plenty of information about each, and all at decent prices. The retailer even offers a subscription service, which would make for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the wine lover in your life.

When it comes to choosing a vino to pair with your Valentine’s Day celebrations though, you can’t go wrong with a malbec. Due to its fruity taste and smoky finish, it goes nicely with a range of foods, from blue cheese to steak, making it a super versatile choice, no matter your dinner plans.

To make it even better, you can pick up an award-winning bottle of malbec with 25 per cent off, thanks to Perfect Cellar.

Read more: The best champagnes to get the party started

Durigutti proyecto las compuertas malbec 5 suelos 2021: Was £26.95, now £20.21, Perfectcellar.com

(Perfect Cellar)
  • Vintage: 2021
  • Grape: Malbec
  • Region: Mendoza, Argentina
  • ABV: 13%

If you’re searching for a vino to enjoy with a loved one, Perfect Cellar has got you covered. Hailing from Argentina, only 9,000 bottles of this wine have been produced, so it’s a rare find that’s sure to impress.

The wine is medium-bodied with blackberry, plum and beetroot on the palate, with notes of orange peel helping to enhance the acidity. It also comes certified by the experts, after winning the bronze medal at the Decanter Wine Awards in 2021.

It’s the perfect pick for any Valentine’s Day celebration, pairing well with a cheese board or red meats, so don’t miss out on the 25 per cent saving, which runs from 8 February to 12 February.

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