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| Drinking window: Drink between 2018 and 2022 (based on 104 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.6 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 24 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by angelcyn on 1/11/2022: Last two bottles at a weekend get together after Christmas, lasted well and appears to have the ability to go on judging from this tasting, notes as before, just that even smoother taste age gives and more length, nothing complex but a decent bottle well received.
Should add no decant this time and honestly it didn't need it. (932 views) | | | Tasted by wdcwineguys on 8/19/2021 & rated 85 points: Inky dark fruit. Wine is a bit disjointed. Unbalanced and heat lingers from the alcohol. I think Almos Malbec is better for half the price. (1182 views) | | | Tasted by Marinato on 2/16/2020 & rated 91 points: É o que se espera de um malbec do vale de Uco (2015 views) | | | Tasted by tanguero8 on 11/6/2019 & rated 86 points: I had bought two 2015 Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec at the same time, one the "regular" and the other "Black Series" so decided to do a blind taste test between the two (they were at a similar price point, the Black Series about 20% more expensive).
Result: This wine, the white label ("regular") was decent, somewhat enjoyable (86 points). No special complexity or structure or anything worth adding. The "Black Series" was just drinkable (82 points). Neither is worth buying. (2203 views) | | | Tasted by Gruffalius on 4/5/2019 & rated 90 points: Solid. (2519 views) | | | Tasted by Nilsenfr on 11/23/2018 & rated 88 points: 2015 Trivento Golden Reserve , 100 %Malbec.Mendoza Argentina.
Mørk,mørk rød nesten mot fiolett på farge. Ganske intens nese, plomme, fioler, litt kaffe og vanilje.
På smak, fruktig, mørke bær, sjokolade og kaffe. Lang ettersmak med faste gode tanniner, men sjenerende alkoholvarme til slutt. Likevel overraskende god vin til NOK 160.- (2014 views) | | | Tasted by angelcyn on 6/29/2018 & rated 89 points: Can't remember the date on this one but sometime in April.
Deep opaque colour with purple rim, plummy nose and beries and a bit of chocolate in the mouth some length and very good value, on double offer at £10 should have purchased more.
It did benefit from a good couple of hours decant, though the previous bottle from a different vintage actually faded after decant ? (2530 views) | | | Tasted by Christine Havens on 6/8/2018 & rated 91 points: Outstanding for its price point, Trivento's 2015 Golden Reserve Malbec is another wine I prefer on the second day or post decanting. It's a serious effort from the Luján de Cuyo district. Opaque with a violet rim, it opens with sensual aromas of plum, black cherry, balsam wood, mocha, and violets. Juicy black fruit is neatly cozened in ripe, plush tannins with a gently cascading finish overlaid in mineral tones and dried herbs. 14.5% ABV | Sample (1837 views) | | | Tasted by 54ver on 5/18/2018 & rated 91 points: Visual - opaque purple, medium legs
Nose - alcohol, intense dark ripe fruit, vanilla
Palate - medium bodied, pleasant acidity, dry, red berries, dry lingering dark chocolate finish (1859 views) | | | Tasted by Vinomazing on 4/17/2018 & rated 89 points: At Chile Tasting....good enough to buy 1 at $18. Enjoyed the near full glass they poured. Decent red with good fruit and flavor profile, has a lot to offer could foresee with foods/cheeses, but was tasty on its own. Have not had too many Malbec, but the taste is distinct and this one quite drinkable. (1878 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 3/20/2018 & rated 88 points: Malbec Samples: Rich purple color. On the nose: plums, juicy blackberries, cocoa, anise cookie, scorched earth and vanilla. Full-bodied with smooth tannins and fresh acidity. Tangy black cherries and blackberries, bold but nuanced, with flavors of cocoa, vanilla, espresso, violets and scorched earth. (1452 views) | | | Tasted by SuperSomm on 12/23/2017: Deep ruby red colour. Ripe red plums, blueberries, black tea leaves and vanilla on the nose. Taste of ripe cherries, ripe raspberries, black tea and vanilla. Hints of earth and spices. Long finish. A very good Malbec that goes well with beef, steak or grilled meat. (131 views) | | | Tasted by HL Pong on 11/12/2017 & rated 90 points: Apperance : deep ruby with legs and pettillance,
On nose : meudium+ intensity, dark fruit : black berries, Chinese black date plum, red fruit : ripe red cherry, sweet tobacco, subtle of vanilla oak, and some baking spiciness, a bit rusty but still pleasant. May be the wine is a bit young, but it has potential to build up.
On palate : dry, medium+ intensity, medium+ acidity, high and chewable tannin, fruit dominant with bitterness and savoury flavour, high alcohol (14.5% abv) but not harsh. After airing for 2 hrs, the flavour and finishing became flat and short and not as rich as the 1st hr. So this wine is in the best condition in the 1st hour.
This wine is an acceptable one with the price of $HKD 144. I will say this is a table wine and my wife love this as it is very fruity. This wine is surely better to pair with food such as steak in order to avoid the high alcohol feel. It is not a complex one but still pleasant for those new world lovers. (1252 views) |
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| Trivento Producer websiteMalbec 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 MendozaLujan de Cuyo Luján de Cuyo (Municipalidad de Luján de Cuyo)
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