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 Vintage2012 Label 1 of 27 
TypeRed
ProducerTrivento (web)
VarietyMalbec Blend
DesignationAmado Sur
Vineyardn/a
CountryArgentina
RegionMendoza
SubRegionn/a
Appellationn/a
UPC Code(s)082734754244, 7798039593503, 7798039594036

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2015 and 2018 (based on 6 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 87.7 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 25 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Birkmeier on 8/12/2016 & rated 88 points: Nice nose, good flavor, no finish. (1749 views)
 Tasted by eric lemieux on 12/21/2015 & rated 87 points: Robe violacé profonde
Nez de fruit noir, Violette
Sec, frais, tanin charnu, texture ample, belle finale.

Bon qualité/prix (2258 views)
 Tasted by flussier on 12/20/2015 & rated 87 points: Vin de couleur cerise très foncé. Nez sur le poivre, violette, boisé et l’anis. Vin rond avec de bon tannin qui demande à être décanté plus 1h. En bouche on retrouve la violette et les fruits noirs. Bon rapport qualité prix. (2220 views)
 Tasted by bjschmitt on 8/23/2015 & rated 87 points: With grilled strip steak, roast carrots and potatoes.
Dark crimson/purples, almost opaque.
Intriguing nose, tart dark betty.
Dry, medium body, smooth, a touch of pepper, dark fruit, some acid.
Medium finish.
PNP wine, for the price a nice wine, fruit forward but not a fruit bomb. (2362 views)
 Tasted by Ningeo on 1/11/2015 & rated 88 points: Was deep purple and full bodied. Great sweetness but not too much. Good depth I think a good value bottle. Not sure if this year is still out there. I suspect it could last another year. Glad I held on to it for a bit. (2792 views)
 Tasted by dimondjack on 1/1/2015 & rated 84 points: Wouldn't get again, had an acidic aftertaste. (1492 views)
 Tasted by MeKnowNoVino on 12/14/2014: nice legs. Scents of ripe raisins and grapefruit come through. Odd mixture I know, but that is what I notice. nice deep color. Medium body and finish. nearly perfect tannins, slightly on the the acidic side. 5.5 would be vote on a scale of 1-10. 5 being neutral. well balanced all round. great bang for the buck. Solid bottle of vino. pair with something hearty, savory, with a fresh berry fruit dessert; like a strawberry cheese cake, cherry pie, or blackberry/blueberry cobbler. (990 views)
 Tasted by MeKnowNoVino on 12/14/2014 & rated 88 points: nice legs. Scents of ripe raisins and grapefruit come through. Odd mixture I know, but that is what I notice. nice deep color. Medium body and finish. nearly perfect tannins, slightly on the the acidic side. 5.5 would be vote on a scale of 1-10. 5 being neutral. well balanced all round. great bang for the buck. Solid bottle of vino. pair with something hearty, savory, with a fresh berry fruit dessert; like a strawberry cheese cake, cherry pie, or blackberry/blueberry cobbler. (1006 views)
 Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 11/1/2014 & rated 91 points: Saturated, very dark ruby color; tart berry, tart plum, reduction, chicken yard, candied violets nose; tight, silky textured, tasty, tart berry, tart black fruit, tart black raspberry, raspberry puree palate with ear medium acidity; could use 2 years; medium-plus finish (70% Malbec, 18% Bonarda, 12% Syrah; 14% alcohol) 91+ points (201 views)
 Tasted by swifty6 on 8/3/2014 & rated 87 points: The tannins were a bit over balanced ,but it was still pretty good.
Would I buy it again?I don't know? (987 views)
 Tasted by YWG Wine Guy on 5/17/2014 & rated 89 points: As per last few notes, very low price, perfect QPR for this smooth, decently complex vino... (1112 views)
 Tasted by Kayaklady on 5/9/2014 & rated 90 points: This is a great wine for the price. I really like the addition of Syrah and Bonarda to the Malbec, which seems to soften it a bit but also adds some character. (985 views)
 Tasted by cono_sur on 4/15/2014 & rated 88 points: This blend of 80% Malbec, 10% Bonarda and 10% Syrah has medium-high intensity aromas of new oak, fresh leather and black fruits with much of the same on the medium-to-full bodied palate. Also has some spice notes. Balanced acids, chalky tannins could use another couple of years to integrate further, while the finish is long. (563 views)
 Tasted by df1962 on 12/19/2013 & rated 90 points: PnP as soon as I got home as I wanted to see if this was as case worthy as the previous vintage which is now sold out.

Deep crimson purple dense but not saturated with a garnet rim. Earthy plum blackberry and tar aromas. Medium weight with plush tannins. Black and red fruits with a touch of earthiness and a zippy sour cherry skin note to keep it fresh. Nice stuff. (1283 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By John Szabo, MS
WineAlign (1/2/2015)
(Trivento Amado Sur Malbec/Bonarda/Syrah, Mendoza red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, Argentina: New Releases (Feb 2015) (1/1/2015)
(Trivento Amado Sur Malbec Mendoza) Subscribe to see review text.
By Sara d'Amato
WineAlign (4/10/2014)
(Trivento Amado Sur Malbec/Bonarda/Syrah, Mendoza red) Subscribe to see review text.
By David Lawrason
WineAlign (4/9/2014)
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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.

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