Valentin Bianchi

Mendoza Malbec

8.8141 ratings

8.67 pro ratings

San Rafael, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina

Malbec

Potato, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Herbs, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Nuts & Seeds, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, Baking Spices, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Shellfish

Top Notes For

8.6

Wine in Panama, part 1: hand picked from the artisanal selection at the local supermercado en Bocas...nah. Looked to be the least dangerous, & newest vintage, of a decent vintner. More leafy than many a Malbec. In the tropics, with surf pounding near, all wine is good (enough) including this one.

Wine in Panama, part 1: hand picked from the artisanal selection at the local supermercado en Bocas...nah. Looked to be the least dangerous, & newest vintage, of a decent vintner. More leafy than many a Malbec. In the tropics, with surf pounding near, all wine is good (enough) including this one.

Jul 28th, 2019

8.8

Ripe, but not with the same over ripeness of Shiraz. Fruity, but with depth. A complex and composed wine.

Ripe, but not with the same over ripeness of Shiraz. Fruity, but with depth. A complex and composed wine.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2015

9.0

great with thanksgiving. a little sweet and some blackberry but i ain’t picky.

great with thanksgiving. a little sweet and some blackberry but i ain’t picky.

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2017

9.0

2012

2012

1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2015

9.2

Full flavor, smooth

Full flavor, smooth

Mar 15th, 2020

9.6

Full, smooth & fruity

Full, smooth & fruity

Dec 14th, 2019

6.1

Foul, wouldn't serve it to unwanted guests!

Foul, wouldn't serve it to unwanted guests!

Aug 22nd, 2017

Marlee Koenigsberg

8.9

Smooth Malbec, with the suggested pairing "always in good company".

Smooth Malbec, with the suggested pairing "always in good company".

Aug 5th, 2017

Arika Wilkerson

7.0

2014. It's okay.

2014. It's okay.

Dec 20th, 2016

8.5

Very smooth and not too fruity. The description in the bottle says cherries, vanilla and coffee flavors. Very good description and not overpowering.

Very smooth and not too fruity. The description in the bottle says cherries, vanilla and coffee flavors. Very good description and not overpowering.

Nov 30th, 2016