Here is what we decided today to pair with today’s dinner– Ada’s Homemade Lasagna.
Our Malbec Pick-
La Linda Special Reserve 2020 Malbec is a premium wine produced by the La Linda winery in Mendoza, Argentina. This wine is made from 100% Malbec grapes, which are sourced from the winery’s estate vineyards in the Luján de Cuyo region of Mendoza. We bought this bottle at the LCBO.
This wine is best paired with hearty dishes such as grilled meats, stews, and strong cheeses. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a sipping wine.
Ada— This wine was very full bodied and strong flavoured. I did not enjoy it as much on its own, but with the rich lasagne it was a good pairing!
My rating-
Rick— Darker than most reds when poured, it’s aromas lead me to believe it might be a rather heavy wine, but it’s actually just medium heavy, full of different flavors, and a surprisingly rolled-off finish. Very nice, but I won’t rate it top-shelf. Maybe a bit too bold for lasagna.
My rating-
La Linda Malbec Taste Profile
La Linda Malbec is known for its rich and complex flavor profile, with a balance of fruit, spice, and other notes. The firm tannins and moderate acidity make it a great pairing with hearty dishes like steak or lamb. Please note that taste profiles can vary depending on factors such as vintage, storage, and serving temperature.
The grapes used to make La Linda Special Reserve Malbec is carefully selected and hand-harvested to ensure the highest quality. The wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels, which adds complexity and depth to the flavor profile.
Taste Profile
Description
Body
Medium to full-bodied
Tannins
Firm and velvety
Acidity
Moderate
Fruit
Dark fruit flavors such as blackberry and plum
Other flavors
Hints of vanilla, spice, and tobacco
Finish
Long and smooth
Ada’s Homemade Lasagna
I literally use the recipe from the maker of the pasta- in this case, Catelli Gluten Free Classic Lasagna. The only modification I make is to use way more cheese than what they list.
I find this produces bigger smiles on the faces of those partaking!
La Linda Winery
La Linda is a winery located in the heart of Mendoza, Argentina, in the Luján de Cuyo region. The winery has a long history, dating back to 1898 when a group of Italian immigrants founded the Bodega Luigi Bosca winery. In 1983, the Arizu family acquired the winery and renamed it Luigi Bosca – La Linda, after one of the family’s daughters.
La Linda is known for producing high-quality wines that showcase the unique terroir of Mendoza. The winery specializes in Malbec, which is the flagship grape of Argentina. La Linda’s Malbec wines are known for their rich, complex flavor profile, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and other flavors.
In addition to Malbec, La Linda produces other varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Torrontés. The winery uses sustainable farming practices to protect the environment and ensure the quality of its grapes.
La Linda is a well-respected winery in Argentina, known for producing exceptional wines that showcase the best of Mendoza’s terroir.
La Linda Special Reserve 2020 Malbec is known for its rich, intense flavor profile. It has aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and plum, with hints of vanilla and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with firm tannins and a long, smooth finish.
