Good wine, delicious food and a nice place. That is the perfect combination to achieve a luxury dining experience. For this reason, and in view of Malbec International Daywe bring you an unmissable list of restaurants -located in the Buenos aires city– with special proposals to celebrate the flagship strain of our country. meet them.
Malbec Day: unique and special proposals to celebrate
GREEN BUENOS AIRES
Mauro Massimino is the creator and chef of Buenos Aires Verde, a restaurant that focuses on vegetarian, vegan and raw preparations (without cooking), made with 100% natural ingredients and free of pesticides. The cocktails and elixirs follow this same line and combine seasonal fruits and vegetables with natural ferments, milk and more. Only for this April 17, Malbec lovers will be able to delight themselves with a drink created exclusively for this occasion: the Elixire Malbec, an exquisite combination of Malbec wine, raspberries, almond milk, orange zest, mint and vanilla. To accompany, we suggest trying the raw lasagna, stuffed with vegetables with dried tomatoes, black olives and cashew cheese; or the grilled tofu tiradito with oriental sauce, cilantro and teriyaki sauce, accompanied by a coleslaw salad and toasted cashews.
- Address: Gorriti 5657, Palermo.
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THE CABIN
Located in the heart of Puerto Madero, La Cabaña is a luxury grill that offers cuts of meat meticulously selected by its chef and dishes from traditional Argentine cuisine. This April 17, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., it will host the ninth edition of the Malbec Fair, a prestigious event that brings together the most renowned wineries from Patagonia, the Cuyo region and northern Argentina, such as Ernesto Catena, Catena Zapata, Monteviejo, Luigi Bosca, Trapiche, among others. With a glass in hand, attendees will be tempted with some typical northern empanadas, exclusive cold cuts from Tandil and skewers from the grill.
- Address: Alicia Moreau de Justo 580, Puerto Madero.
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ALDO’S RESTAURANT
Another space that joins the celebrations for Malbec Day is Aldo’s Restorán. From April 17 to 23, under the curatorship of Aldo Graziani, a “flight” of four glasses of malbec will be offered, where you can appreciate different interpretations and terroirs: Tutu Malbec 2021, IG Gualtallary – IG Paraje Altamira, by Leonardo Erazo; Los Dragones Malbec 2021, IG Barreal, by Andrés Biscaisaque; Tigerstone Malbec 2019, Tolombón, by Alejandro Sejanovich; and The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree 2021, Gualtallary, by Matías Riccitelli. This tasting can be enjoyed without time limits. There will also be a 15% discount on the more than 300 Malbec labels at its wine bar and at Aldo’s Wine Bar, its sister location, either for purchases on the premises or through the virtual store.
- Addresses: Arévalo 2032, Palermo (Aldo’s Restorán) and Syrian Arab Republic 3037, Palermo (Aldo’s Wine Bar).
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THE GIARDINO ROMAGNOLI
A corner of La Recova de Posadas to be tempted by the flavors of Italian cuisine of the highest level. In its menu there is no shortage of Roman pizzas, antipasti, handmade pastas and other elaborate dishes. This April 17, Il Giardino Romagnoli celebrates Malbec Day with a talk by its sommelier, who will go table by table and suggest menu items that pair with this variety. In addition, attendees will receive a complimentary glass of malbec and will be able to access a 2 for 1 discount on bottles from the Luigi Bosca winery.
- Address: Carlos Pellegrini 1576, La Recova de Posadas.
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JANUARY
Enero is a distinguished spot on the Buenos Aires waterfront that combines the best of world-class gourmet cuisine with interesting signature cocktails in an elegant setting. From April 17 to 22, this restaurant will celebrate Malbec Week with the LOTE experience at the hands of Bodegas Norton. On this occasion, it will be possible to taste Norton’s LOTE single Vineyard line, made up of three high-end malbecs from three of the winery’s estates: Luluna, La Colonia and Agrelo. This activity proposes to discover the different expressions that the terroir prints in the same varietal. The chef of the house, Diego Olave, suggests various proposals to pair, such as the rib eye fired with quebracho and the braised bondiola.
- Address: Av. Rafael Obligado 7180, Costanera.
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January
TRUFFLE
Trufa is the sophisticated restaurant at the CasaSur hotel in Pilar that has everything you need to spend a pleasant moment with your partner, family or friends. The lounge on the ground floor is characterized by its design details and its intimate atmosphere, while the rooftop on the 4th floor is perfect for a relaxed plan between signature cocktails and cosmopolitan tapas. His proposal for Malbec Day is a tasting menu by the distinguished winery Luigi Bosca and a sommelier who will guide diners at every step. The entrance will be a meat empanada cut with a knife plus a glass of Luigi Bosca Valle de Uco de Sangre. The main course will come with a rib eye with leek white gratin, accompanied by Luigi Bosca Finca Los Nobles. And the closing will be with a compact ganache of 80% chocolate, raspberries and salt flakes, paired with Luigi Bosca DOC.
- Address: R. Caamaño 1370, Pilar.
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THE DORITA
The menu of this pioneer grill in Palermo Hollywood is designed to satisfy all palates with options such as offal, exclusive cuts of meat and other dishes that reflect the best of Argentine cuisine. La Dorita devised a dish and a special pairing to celebrate Malbec Day: a rib eye brow with sautéed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, Provenzal and two free-range eggs, designed to accompany a bottle of Trumpeter Reserve Malbec wine that will be offered at special price. With an impressive violet color and fruity and floral notes, this full-bodied wine with a lively structure combines very well with mushrooms and red meat.
- Addresses: Humboldt 1892 and Bulnes 2593, Palermo.
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EQUILIBRIUM
The Colegiales neighborhood is home to a new place for healthy and gourmet cuisine that tempts with its signature dishes, made with high-quality raw materials: Equilibrium. On April 21, starting at 8:30 p.m., they will offer two three-course menus, accompanied by labels from the Escorihuela Gascón winery. The first consists of a provoleta with roasted cherrys, pesto and homemade bread rolls; Green tenderloin with creamy potato; and a key lime pie for dessert. The second option includes a black olive and rosemary focaccia with brie cheese, cabutia and almond panzottis with Porto cream, and chocolate and dulce de leche ganache with red and American fruit sauce. In both cases, the starter will be accompanied by a Sauvignon Blanc; the main course, with an Organic Vineyard Malbec, and the dessert, with a Pequeñas Producciones Late Harvest wine.
- Address: Virrey Loreto 3520, Colegiales.
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BEAUTIFUL
Breakfasts, brunches, lunches, snacks and dinners can be enjoyed in this warm bistro in the Belgrano neighborhood. Biutiful has a comfortable lounge and outdoor tables arranged on a deck under the trees. Here, Malbec Day is celebrated with a special menu in which, of course, this varietal is the star. The proposal begins with a Prosciutto roll, accompanied by an appetizer that is prepared with a Malbec-based vermouth, a shot of Bitter, soda and grapefruit slices. The main dish will be a loin with pepper, with black olives, mix of greens, Parmesan and dried tomatoes. The sweet end will be given by some pears in wine, with American ice cream and red fruit sauce. The menu includes a glass of Nieto Senetiner wine.
- Address: Cuba 1935, Belgrano.
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BRUCE GRILL STATION
A coordinate to live an authentic American experience. Bruce Grill Station takes its diners on a journey through the Far West through its setting and its smoked meats over the quebracho firewood. In its menu there is also room for more than 40 wine labels from different regions of the country, which are served by the glass from its innovative Newine machine. This April 17, Malbec lovers will have access to a 30% off bottle of El Esteco Blend from Extremos Malbec, characteristic for its intense and fruity flavor, ideal to accompany grilled red meats, such as the unmissable Porteño Steak, a 400g chorizo steak marinated in herbs and served with homemade chimichurri, French fries and mixed salad.
- Addresses: Martín Fierro 3246, Parque Leloir and Mayor Irusta 2921, Bella Vista.
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MONA POINT
The famous bartender Mona Gallosi commands Punto Mona, the glamorous restobar with cosmopolitan airs that stands out for its high-level cocktails and its small plates to share. Malbec Day will be celebrated from April 19 to 22 with the Ingobernable, an exclusive cocktail based on Hennessey VS, blackberry and malbec cordial, Grand Marnier, simple syrup and Ancho Reyes. It is served in a delicate Nick & Nora type glass, with a thin layer of blackberries and Malbec as a garnish. Another option is to choose one of the labels from its wine list, curated by sommelier María Mendiábal, who selected organic, natural wines with little intervention.
- Address: Fraga 93, Chacarita.
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