Santero Malbec NV Mendoza, Argentina 75cl

Santero offers straightforward, wallet-friendly wine made for easy enjoyment rather than the cellar. This Malbec is a good example of that approachable style, the sort of red you can open on any night of the week without a second thought.

The wine is 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina’s Malbec heartland. It is made to show the grape’s soft, generous, fruit-forward side, the character that first won Argentine Malbec so many fans around the world. There is nothing complicated going on here, and that is the point.

As a non-vintage bottling, it is blended for consistency across releases and made to be drunk on release. There is nothing to gain from keeping it; it is designed to be poured and enjoyed straight away while the fruit is fresh and lively.

Expect ripe, juicy dark fruit, a soft and rounded palate and gentle, easy tannins. It is uncomplicated and immediately likeable, with a smooth, fruit-led finish and no hard edges to work around. Serve it at cool room temperature, or even lightly chilled on a warm day.

This is a reliable midweek red for casual meals and relaxed evenings. Pour it with pizza, pasta, burgers, empanadas or a simple supper. When you want a friendly, no-fuss glass of Malbec that just works and does not break the bank, this fits the bill nicely. It is an ideal house red to keep on hand for unplanned suppers and casual get-togethers, and its soft, crowd-pleasing style means there is nearly always someone happy to share it. Pour and enjoy, with no ceremony required.