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| Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2013 (based on 50 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 83.4 pts. and median of 85 pts. in 17 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by dimdic on 6/23/2012 & rated 85 points: Complicated mouth feel. Have certain deepness and good structure. Mainly plum and dark cherry aroma with little hints of licorice and mints at the end. Very smooth and approachable tannin. It recalls me the right bank Merlot based Bordeaux AOC red wine. High quality-to-price ratio. (3874 views) | | | Tasted by YWG Wine Guy on 8/5/2011: 14$ at Kenaston Wine in Winnipeg. Nose is dark and like some stewed berry's in a little port and green pepper. Palate hits you hard with acid and some gritty tannins. Harsh - then comes the similar dark fruit/a little port and the green pepper quality. I think if i had this with food - grilled meat - this would elevate the meal - i almost get that drinking solo after about an hour in glass...becoming a little "richer".
So - decant x 60 mins and have with typical food fare and i think will sing, esp given low price point. Enough said. (4663 views) | | | Tasted by ggkemp on 3/18/2011 & rated 84 points: OK, with little complexity. (5094 views) | | | Tasted by atoomey on 1/24/2011 & rated 84 points: Dark and plummy on the nose with ripe fruit and lots of oak, hint of vanilla. Smooth texture, but a bit hot in the mouth. It doesn't really carry the 14% abv gracefully. Mild tannin, short finish contribute to the overall unimpressive but inoffensive character (or lack thereof) of this wine. Nothing great, but very quaffable, unoffensive. Good for what it is, a decently priced ($14). Mendoza can do much better. (5418 views) | | | Tasted by billyg on 1/9/2011 & rated 82 points: Very simple yet tastes fine. Red berries and vanilla on the nose and palate. Some wood on the finish. Good to open as a second bottle. (5453 views) | | | Tasted by TinaLazaruk on 12/13/2010 & rated 80 points: An okay Malbec, but tannins too harsh. Won't bother buying again. (2737 views) | | | Tasted by cartime on 9/21/2010 & rated 85 points: Dark plum and ripe red berry, vanilla, mocha. A touch too much heat and lacking acidity. Ripe tannins. I feel like I've had this a hundred times before. Pass. (2808 views) |
| Trivento Producer websiteMalbec BlendCordiscoArgentina 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 Mendoza |
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