Bodega Ruca Malén

Kinien Mendoza Malbec

9.239 ratings
-no pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Chris Holinger

One of my favorite malbecs. Never disappoints. Soft, smooth and prototypical.

One of my favorite malbecs. Never disappoints. Soft, smooth and prototypical.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2014
Chris Holinger

Jan 25th, 2014
Alan Hyde

Good

Good

Mar 9th, 2020
James Brenner

Wow! Can’t believe we saved this baby from the honeymoon!

Wow! Can’t believe we saved this baby from the honeymoon!

Jun 23rd, 2019
Alison

Tasting menu at the restaurant of Bodega Ruca Malen in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: paired with course 5/6 - filet mignon, potato, red cabbage, and Malbec reduction

Tasting menu at the restaurant of Bodega Ruca Malen in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: paired with course 5/6 - filet mignon, potato, red cabbage, and Malbec reduction

Jan 6th, 2018
Peter Brush

Peppery, black fruit, currants and jam.

Peppery, black fruit, currants and jam.

Jan 4th, 2018
Michael Hockey

Very smooth, perfect accompaniment for my ribeye

Very smooth, perfect accompaniment for my ribeye

Oct 31st, 2017
Dana Wagner

Needs a good hour to really breath and soften, but evolves into a really nice high-alcohol malbec that goes extremely well with grilled meats.

Needs a good hour to really breath and soften, but evolves into a really nice high-alcohol malbec that goes extremely well with grilled meats.

Mar 24th, 2017
Gene Harlow

What a wonderful Malbec. It has exceptional character for this varietal. I was pleasantly surprised.

What a wonderful Malbec. It has exceptional character for this varietal. I was pleasantly surprised.

Jan 30th, 2017
Cyril

Excellent in mouth! And the memories of being there!

Excellent in mouth! And the memories of being there!

Aug 14th, 2016