Abito
Malbec
Barrancas, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Not what I would expect from a Malbec.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.
Short finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.
This 6-year-old Malbec from Argentina is drinking nicely now. Showing mild complexity with a spicy mouthfeel.
Easy drinking and nicely balanced.
100% Malbec grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 8 months. A small production of only 5,000 bottles made.
14.3% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$20.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Not what I would expect from a Malbec.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.
Short finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.
This 6-year-old Malbec from Argentina is drinking nicely now. Showing mild complexity with a spicy mouthfeel.
Easy drinking and nicely balanced.
100% Malbec grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 8 months. A small production of only 5,000 bottles made.
14.3% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$20.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, with light red fruits on the nose.
Full-bodied with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing ripe cherries, currants, plums, light oak, spices, coffee and peppercorn.
Short finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 5 year old Malbec from Argentina is still drinking nicely. Spicy and tangy.
I had it 3 years ago, and it seems like it lost some of the fruits.
100% Malbec grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 8 months. A small production of only 5,000 bottles made.
14.3% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$20.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, with light red fruits on the nose.
Full-bodied with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing ripe cherries, currants, plums, light oak, spices, coffee and peppercorn.
Short finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 5 year old Malbec from Argentina is still drinking nicely. Spicy and tangy.
I had it 3 years ago, and it seems like it lost some of the fruits.
100% Malbec grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 8 months. A small production of only 5,000 bottles made.
14.3% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$20.
Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet plums, black currants, chocolates, light wood and spices.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice ,spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth and vegetables.
Soft tannins on the finish with spices.
This is a nice Malbec from Mendoza. Tangy and easy drinking.
Showing a soft mouthfeel with mild complexity.
A good everyday wine and good for parties. Fruit forward and very approachable young.
I paired it with BBQ Meats.
100% Malbec grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 8 months. A small production of only 5,000 bottles made.
14.3% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$19.
Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet plums, black currants, chocolates, light wood and spices.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice ,spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth and vegetables.
Soft tannins on the finish with spices.
This is a nice Malbec from Mendoza. Tangy and easy drinking.
Showing a soft mouthfeel with mild complexity.
A good everyday wine and good for parties. Fruit forward and very approachable young.
I paired it with BBQ Meats.
100% Malbec grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 8 months. A small production of only 5,000 bottles made.
14.3% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$19.
Medium purple; medium plus intensity aromas of dried plum, raisins, pomegranate, vanilla, subtle sweet spices; dry, medium plus acid, medium smooth tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, flavors dominated by dried fruit, a bit hot on the palate
Medium purple; medium plus intensity aromas of dried plum, raisins, pomegranate, vanilla, subtle sweet spices; dry, medium plus acid, medium smooth tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, flavors dominated by dried fruit, a bit hot on the palate
Jul 10th, 2021
