Venison Stew
&
Argentinian Malbec

Venison stew is a dish that is not enjoyed every day. This slow-cooked game dish requires a wine to match the strong and powerful aromas of the venison. Vinatis gives you a suggestion for a food and wine pairing.

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VENISON STEW RECIPE

PREPARATION: 30 MINS | COOKING: 5 HRS | SERVES: 6

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INGREDIENTS

1 bouquet garni of thyme, bay leaf and rosemary
150ml vinegar
red wine, ideally Argentinian Malbec
1kg venison stew meat
6 onions
pepper
salt
juniper berries
nutmeg
red fruits like cranberries and redcurrants

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the red wine, bouquet garni, chopped onions, juniper berries, vinegar, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Cover the cubed meat with the mixture and marinate for a minimum of 12 hours and if possible for 3 to 4 days.
Cook on low heat ideally for 10 hours, otherwise for a minimum of 5 hours.
At the end of the cooking time, add the red fruits of your choice, cranberries or redcurrants.
Serve with mashed potatoes or vegetables.

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WHICH WINE TO PAIR WITH VENISON STEW?

Venison stew is far from being an everyday dish. As venison is a large game animal, it is often necessary to make friends with a hunter or to be one yourself in order to be able to enjoy this meat with its strong and pronounced taste. Rare and delicate, venison stew is an exceptional meal that must be accompanied by a wine to match!

Forget about white wines, whose aromas would completely fade with the meat. The ideal wine is a red wine with a good tannic structure. Wines from the south of France, such as certain appellations from the right bank of Bordeaux, or even certain Cahors wines are excellent candidates, but dare to venture towards the wines of the New World, with an Argentinian Malbec. Thanks to the exceptional high altitude climate, the grapes of Malbec are smaller, producing wines that are riper, richer, more supple and headier than French Malbecs. Perfect to accompany a meal of venison stew.

TO SUBLIMATE THIS DISH: ARGENTINIAN MALBEC

Argentina, a country where winegrowing has been a tradition and a way of life for several centuries, is blessed with a beautiful terroir whose vineyards are protected by the Andes Mountains. Fond of grilled meats and good pieces of meat on the fire, Argentines are also producers of wines whose aromatic properties go hand in hand with the local gastronomy. To accompany your venison stew, try an Argentine Malbec!

Vinatis recommends a wine from the Terrazas de los Andes estate. This 100% Malbec wine has a dark colour and an impressive freshness that transcends the powerful palate with its assertive tannins. Its aromas of ripe plum and other fruits suggest a wine that is a few years old despite its youth. The Malbec cuvée is a wine that can be enjoyed now, provided that it is decanted for a good hour before serving! It will keep in the cellar for another ten years or so without worry.

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It was towards the end of the 19th century that the Argentinean vineyard experienced a strong expansion following the arrival of Spanish and Italian immigrants who settled in Mendoza, bringing with them European vines and know-how in viticulture. Wine quickly became part of Argentine culture. With a terroir similar to some French vineyards, the Mendoza region produces powerful wines with a sublime freshness, due to plots cultivated up to 3000 metres in altitude! These ideal conditions, combined with the physical protection against disease provided by the Andes Mountains, result in well-balanced wines that can be aged. Argentine wines are to be discovered and enjoyed with your finest red meat and game meals!