The gouda pairs well with a Malbec wine. The combination of the cheese’s nutty flavours and Malbec’s velvety fruit is a match made in heaven. Both the wine and the cheese are flavourful and aromatic without being overpowering, and the result is a complementary combination of complex flavours. Malbecs are medium to full-bodied red wines that have black fruit, anise, and herb notes.
Classic Malbecs come from the Mendoza region in Argentina, but many examples can be found throughout South America. The wines of Mendoza are typically grown at high altitude, which helps the flavours of the grapes concentrate to an extremely delicious level. The strong flavour of the Malbec complements the nuttiness of this evolving gouda.