REGION | Argentina, Mendoza, Uco Valley |
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VARIETAL | Malbec |
TYPE | Red Wine |
SIZE | 750ml |
ABV | 14.0% |
List price: | $38.99 |
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Sale price: | $24.99 |
You save: | $14.00 (36%) |
Notes | |||
"Deep purple color. The nose, very fresh and complex, shows subtle aromas of red fruit, mountain herbs and graphite. In the palate it has great acidity which gives tension and structure along with the tannins. In the mid palate it has a chalky texture. This is a vertical and very long lasting wine." —winemaker |
Critical Acclaim | |||
"Lots of purple fruit with blackberry and blueberry aromas, as well as cement and stone. Floral undertones, such as poppies. Medium to full body with firm tannins and a savory finish. Hints of dried, clove-like spice. No wood here. Drink now or hold." —James Suckling "The 2020 Malbec Concreto from Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley was fermented in whole bunches and aged in concrete. A bright, rich purple in the glass. The initially reductive nose delivers pure fruit flavors of ripe plum and blackberry before opening out into sweet and sour cherry with hints of herbs. Makes a broad entrance before the mild flow and juicy freshness, while the variety’s sweet tannins join forces with the gentle chalk to produce a pleasant, compact feel. The warm year accounts for a good measure of the structure and volume, resulting in a long-lasting, juicy and flavorful wine." —Vinous |
Attributes | Meat | Cheese | Other |
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Malbec | grilled meats, sausage, or chili | Manchego, Cashel Blue, or Iberico | tomato-based sauces, Mexican, Cajun, Indian, or Italian cuisines |