One of the crucial elements of drinking a glass of wine is its appearance. The hue of the drink invites you in to enjoy it, giving away bits of information about what you are going to drink before you can experience the aromas or taste the flavors. The color can indicate the age of the wine, the process in which it has been made, or the length of time it has been aged, particularly in a red wine. Considering this, it makes sipping the newly released in the United States White Malbec from Bodega Trivento particularly interesting as it is completely colorless.

The Argentine producer began experimenting with producing the expression several years ago and, through trial and error, is now producing a clear wine from the grape that typically yields an inky, purple wine. His process begins with harvesting the fruit early before it is completely ripe, and quickly pressing the juice off the skins to ensure there is as little skin contact as possible. The wine is from high-elevation vineyards in Mendoza’s Valle de Uco and Luján de Cuyo regions, delivering a note of acidity and lively freshness. Though the wine is clear, it maintains the typical red fruit flavor profile, showing red apple and red berry notes. It is also the first Malbec wine that I enjoyed with a bit of a chill to it, making it especially refreshing on our 100+ degree days this summer. #Cheers