It’s also one of those grapes that makes one hungry, so closely associated is Malbec with marbled red meat. This is because this variety is such a draw for wine drinkers, who love its deep colour, its fleshy dark fruit, spice, and firm tannins. We even tasted a ‘white Malbec’, then, as the sampling continued, tried reds from Turkey, Spain, and South Africa, all made with Malbec, despite those countries having no history of handling the grape. It elevated a sidelined French grape into an international superstar, but witness where it’s now grown, and the styles of wine it produces. Not surprisingly Argentina dominates – this is, after all, the country that made Malbec famous. If you were in doubt as to the power of brand Malbec, then look at the range of medallists in this year’s competition.
M.S.DecemWhile the South American powerhouse was rewarded in our competition, the Global Malbec Masters showed that other countries can hold their own when it comes to making exciting wines from this grape, writes Patrick Schmitt MW. Roasted, herbal black-fruit flavors are common to Cafayate in Argentina’s north, while this Malbec finishes with chocolaty oak and regionally familiar flavors of mint, wild herbs and roasted black fruits. A chippy palate is jammy but anchored by rough tannins. Herbal, saucy berry and cassis aromas come with a gamy note that adds complexity to the nose. William Knuttel 2017 Tentadora Malbec (Cafayate) $28, 90 points. Savory blackberry and peppery spice flavors finish steady, with modest tannic bite. This is a forward style of Patagonian Malbec with healthy balance and intensity on the palate. Early aromas of chocolaty oak and vanilla are quickly replaced by red berry, plum and rubbery scents. Verum 2019 Malbec (Alto Valle del Río Negro) $20, 90 Points. This is excellent for an inaugural wine, with room to improve in subsequent years. A powerfully built palate has a resiny feel to it, while oaky blackberry flavors show a strong barrel influence backed by herbal hints and smacking tannins. Plum and berry aromas are accented by a whiff of desert brush and hefty lemony oak. Las Estelas 2017 Finca Mangato Alto de las Piedras Malbec (Tupungato) $20, 90 points. Blackberry and peppercorn flavors finish smooth but firm enough to avoid any semblance of softness.
#Best argentinian malbec wine full#
This Patagonian Malbec is ripe and full but popping with cool-climate acidity. Earthy black fruit aromas include notes of sun-dried prune and cinnamon.
Wapisa 2018 Malbec (Río Negro Valley) $24, 91 points. As with the nose and palate, this Malbec from a chalk-rich alluvial vineyard finishes with pep. A blast of mixed-berry flavors is more surface-level than deep and complex. Leathery blackberry and cassis aromas precede a crisp, linear palate with piping acidity. M.S.ĭoña Paula 2017 Selección de Bodega Alluvia Vineyard Malbec (Gualtallary) $40, 92 Points.
Herbal blackberry, cassis and chocolate flavors are fully ripe, while this Malbec holds onto its packed-fruit character on a long finish with a touch of heat. In this wine, a saturated dark color and potent aromas of blackberry, prune and grainy oak lead to a deeply layered palate that’s lush and dense. Blackberry, dark plum and chalky mineral flavors remain lively on a focused finish. A pure and racy palate is powerful but well structured. Ripe blackberry and dark plum aromas are pulpy and jammy but not fat or overextracted. Michael SchachnerĬasa Natal 2018 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza) $38, 93 Points. Drink this exemplary Malbec through 2028. A calibrated palate is both lush and vibrant, while blackberry, cassis and chocolaty oak flavors finish with a smokier whack of toasty oak along with warmth, depth and length. The nose on this Malbec is pure and direct but also lusty and rich, with aromas of blackberry, wild herbs, fine leather and turned earth. Viña Cobos 2017 Bramare Malbec (Uco Valley) $42, 94 Points. Vineyards bordering the mountains, are planted at different elevations, which help to create a diversity of flavors and styles.Ĭheck out our favorite Argentine Malbecs for every budget below. The larger central wine regions of Argentina include Mendoza, La Rioja and San Juan. These Malbecs tend to be lighter with crisp acidity. In the south, regions like Río Negro have cooler-climates and short growing seasons. In the north, regions like the Cafayate Valley have warm days, long growing seasons and high-altitude vineyards, which leads to robust, fruit-forward wines that are higher in alcohol. And with vineyards around the country producing a wide range of styles, it’s easy to see why. Malbec is widely regarded as Argentina’s signature grape.
0 kommentar(er)
