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| Drinking window: Drink between 2020 and 2028 (based on 8 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 89 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 44 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by 1winemaven on 4/29/2024 & rated 89 points: A nice wine, in the drinking window, but with a slight funk I wasn't totally down with. Maybe just a bottle variation. (101 views) | | | Tasted by Jhpozza on 1/22/2024 & rated 90 points: Great new world Malbec. Deep and complex. (303 views) | | | Tasted by DB Lawton on 1/5/2024 & rated 88 points: A bit lighter in body than some other Malbecs I’ve had recently. Cherry and Strawberry on the front with a bit of spice on the back. (252 views) | | | Tasted by Rillekille on 4/10/2023 & rated 92 points: Really nice match homemade burgers. (949 views) | | | Tasted by peeno on 1/29/2023 & rated 90 points: Quite possibly the best $15 bottle red wine out there. Full body dark fruits with complimentary aromas. Mild to moderate tannins with mild acidity. (1226 views) | | | Tasted by wren460 on 1/26/2023 & rated 92 points: Extremely delicious and solid wine. This wine kills everything out there at this price point. (1209 views) | | | Tasted by @yourfavoritewino on 1/2/2023: Excellent! (1069 views) | | | Tasted by Kento61 on 12/30/2022 & rated 89 points: hold (990 views) | | | Tasted by markjanes on 12/8/2022 & rated 78 points: deeply colored, extracted rim. on the nose ripe to overripe dark fruits, baking spices... on the palate high acids, full midpalate, firm and grippy tannins, high alcohol. i suppose wine is balanced technically, hard and soft elements are there and equal, ok length, good intensity, average complexity. wine lacks finesse which i think is part of the balance comment. decent wine, not a fan of the style. (772 views) | | | Tasted by pfleche@gmail.com on 11/14/2022 & rated 90 points: See notes. (729 views) | | | Tasted by Aloha-1 on 10/22/2022 & rated 94 points: Delicious. (764 views) | | | Tasted by KJ Cellars on 10/18/2022: One of the best malbecs I have ever had (705 views) | | | Tasted by MBusk on 8/2/2022 & rated 90 points: Dark but snappy, this has light floral and mineral hints, but it's mostly driven by the crushed blackberry flavors. Medium + acidity, medium finish. (Personal note: just as tasty as the more expensive Cabernet Franc from Pelleriti.) Would buy again. (1050 views) | | | Tasted by pfleche@gmail.com on 1/28/2022 & rated 90 points: Solid! Bold dark fruit, smooth with softening tannins. Great with food! (1673 views) | | | Tasted by Rbhan12 on 12/24/2021 & rated 89 points: Tried this almost a year ago. Found another one, decanted for a few hours, back in bottle overnight.
Dark fruits on the nose, plums and violets. Palate is full bodied, dark fruited, plums, a touch of herbs. Finish is rocky and earthy.
Definitely better Malbec for the money, and not even close to the 95 points Suckling gave it. I guess the "Suckling 6" rules applies. 95-6=89. (1748 views) | | | Tasted by syrahz on 12/7/2021 & rated 90 points: Easy drinker. Pleasant and enjoyable. Need restraint to keep from drinking the entire bottle.
This last bottle was better than the previous ones. (1524 views) | | | Tasted by jesperarent on 10/22/2021 & rated 86 points: Bouquet better than taste. Bitterness/metallic on finish. Definitely a food wine. A bit expensive for 200 Dkr Malbec. Do not buy again (1844 views) | | | Tasted by Rillekille on 9/4/2021 & rated 87 points: Nice wine, fruity with a little bit earthy after taste. (1758 views) | | | Tasted by Jollyball on 7/14/2021 & rated 90 points: Nice dark ruby red color. Smooth from start to finish. Light on the tannins and nice light fruit in the nose. (1438 views) | | | Tasted by Hawkeye_Addict on 5/26/2021 & rated 89 points: For twenty bucks, not bad. A good easy drinker. (1590 views) | | | Tasted by Mikecu6 on 5/20/2021 & rated 87 points: A very average Malbec. A bit bland. Look for another option (1448 views) | | | Tasted by Parmstro78 on 5/1/2021 & rated 91 points: Tannins soft, easy to drink now. Excellent QPR (1303 views) | | | Tasted by drmarc61 on 4/14/2021 & rated 90 points: Stewed prunes with dark blue fruit tones with some nice acidity and oak. Rustic Malbec style that seemed to better integrate with airtime. Will decant next bottle to try and sense how this wine can either evolve with time or stay like they are. (1336 views) | | | Tasted by Jessie and Max on 4/13/2021 & rated 91 points: Nice! The nose was faint, but not totally absent. Notes of lees (bread dough) and oak. Some blueberry poked through affter some time. The palate had a pleasant astringency, hitting a very nice note with the tannins. Dry, full bodied, and rich, with med- acid. A hint of licorice and a general oaky note,
"I don't know how to describe it, but it's pretty good," said Max. (1105 views) | | | Tasted by eBoB on 1/21/2021 & rated 89 points: Good balance; it’s not typical Malbec - it’s not full body. Vgood (1437 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Marcelo Pelleriti Producer website
U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)Malbec Varietal character (Appellation America)
One of the traditional “Bordeaux varietals”, Malbec has characteristics that fall somewhere between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A midseason ripener, it can bring very deep color, ample tannin, and a particular plum-like flavor component to add complexity to claret blends. Malbec is a finicky vine whose fruit is prone to rot and mildew in the cool, damp coastal climate of Bordeaux. But ask a Bordelais grower why there’s no Malbec around, and you’ll more likely get a dismissive shrug and sniff than a viticultural analysis. It is known in much of France as Côt, and, in Cahors, also as Auxerrois. There are in fact hundreds of local synonyms, since Malbec at one time was widely planted all over the country. Sensitivity to frost and proclivity to shatter or coulure (a disease that results in premature fruit drop) is the primary reason that Malbec has become a decreasing factor in most of France. Although plantings in the Medoc have decreased by over twothirds since the mid-twentieth century, Malbec is now the dominant red varietal in the Cahors area. The Appellation Controlée regulations for Cahors require a minimum content of 70%. Malbec is also planted in Chile, and there’s relatively little and recent acreage in California and Australia. It is usually blended with other red varietals in these countries. But Malbec truly comes into its own in Argentina, where it is the major red varietal planted. Much of the Malbec vines there were transplanted from Europe prior to the outbreak of phylloxera and most is therefore ungrafted, on its own roots. Sadly, over the years the bug infested Argentina, too, and vineyards are being replanted on resistant rootstock. Happily, the vines thrive in the arid climate of the Mendoza region in the foothills of the Andes. Made in the context of this South American nation’s Spanish and Italian heritage, it produces a delicious wine that has almost nothing in common with Bordeaux except the color. Argentines often spell it “Malbeck” and make wines from it that are slightly similar in flavor to those made in Europe, but with softer, lusher structure, more like New World Merlot. Another difference is that where French examples are usually considered short-lived, Argentine Malbecs seem to age fairly well. Successful Argentine Malbec growers claim that, in order to develop full maturity and distinction, Malbec needs “hang time” even after sugar levels indicate ripeness. Otherwise, immature Malbec can be very “green” tasting, without its characteristic notes of plum and anise. Malbec in Argentina has come to be appreciated for a spicy white pepper characteristic, the aroma of violets, and sweet, jammy fruit. It is a seductive wine that is typically warm and generous in the mouth, with plenty of flesh, and very appealing when young. Almost always producing a ripe and fruity, even plummy wine, Malbec can take oak aging or show well without it; it’s juicy and quaffable when young but can benefit from aging, developing an intriguing complexity with time in the bottle. It can range in price from as little as $7 to more than $75. The true potential of Argentine Malbec, and indeed in the entire spectrum of Argentine wines, is demonstrated by the fact that many of the world’s most renowned winemakers have come to Argentina to make wine. Both the legendary California winemaker Paul Hobbs, and Michel Rolland of Bordeaux, one of the world’s most famous winemakers, have created very high-end Malbecs. It may be the Italian component in the country’s mixed Latin family tree that fosters the fact that Malbec is an exceptional companion with a broad range of food. Its well-balanced fruit-and-acid profile makes it a natural with rare beef (bear in mind that Argentina is cattle country), but it’s just as good with simple fare from burgers to fried chicken. With its natural balance, good pairings include: cajun cuisine, calzones, cannelloni with meat, poultry, vegetable couscous, steak creole, Greek cuisine, deviled eggs, hummus, Indian cuisine, leg of lamb, Mexican cuisine with meat, pâté, spinach soufflé, and hearty pasta. For cheeses, think of harder styles that are either waxed or oiled, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta Salata, Romano, Asiago, Pont l’Eveque, Gruyere, Manchego, Cantal, Comte, old Gouda, old Cheddar, Baulderstone, Beaufort, Leicester, aged Chesire, Chevre Noir, Wensleydale, Tilsit, Iberico, Mahon, Roncal, and Mizithra.Argentina Wines of Argentina
Argentina has been making wine since the 1500s, tracing its wine heritage back to Spain, France and, perhaps surprisingly, Italy. Italian immigration is second only to Spanish in Argentine culture, and the flavors of Italy show up strongly in the nation’s wine, food and cultural tradition. Historically, Argentina has kept much of its wine consumption at home, drinking most of the wine it makes. But we are now seeing more very serious Argentine wines north of the border, and Malbec is leading the movement. The wine-making region in Argentina ranges between the 22° and 42° South latitude. It spreads at the foothills of the Andean mountain range along over 2,400 km; from the province of Salta to the province of Río Negro, with a variety of climates and soils that makes each region a unique land. In general terms, the areas dedicated to vine cultivation are dry and arid with a low level of rain and humidity, determining factor as regards grape health. Abundant sunny days and thermal amplitude favor a good maturity and concentration of aroma and color in the grain. Soils are deep, permeable and poor in organic matter, decisive qualities at the time of obtaining good wine. Due to the low rain regime, irrigation is necessary. Water comes from the Andean range thaw, descending in the shape of rivers to become channels or ditches. Undoubtedly, the combination of these factors turns Argentina into a veritable oasis for the highest quality wine-making. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go. Wine-making in Argentina, at the level that it achieves today, has a young history that goes back to a little more than 10 years ago. Technological progress, investment and some farsighted businessmen enabled a determining transformation. The province of Mendoza is the most traditional area in the viticultural industry, and is diverse enough to be divided into zones, according to their significantly different weather, height and soil characteristics. These include the Northern Zone, which is suitable for fruity whites and young reds, at a height from 600 to 700m; the Eastern Zone, with a height ranging from 600 to 700m, and the most productive zone in the province; the Uco Valley, a zone of colder weather and higher altitudes (between 800 and 1,400m over sea level); San Rafael, with heights ranging from 450 to 800m; and the High Zone of the Mendoza River, with heights ranging from 800 to 1,100m over sea level and various microclimates, this is the zone where almost all noble varieties have easily become adapted. It is a region that is remarkably well-suited to vine culture, protected from the Pacific’s cooling influence by the Andes and enjoying a long summer of cool nights and warm days, with a dry summer climate but plenty of water available from the region’s rivers. Malbec in particular is outstanding from this area, and it has clearly emerged as the star, the darling of both consumers and critics.Mendoza Wines of MendozaValle de Uco On weinlagen-info |
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