Bodega Amalaya

Salta Malbec Blend

8.7171 ratings
8.88 pro ratings
Salta, Northwestern Provinces, Argentina
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat, Syrah
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 85% Malbec, 10% Tannat and 5% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of dark red fruits, spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of black plum and currants with herb floral notes. Fine tannins, lively acidity, medium+ finish ending with fruit and herb spice! Very nice, great value!

Blend of 85% Malbec, 10% Tannat and 5% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of dark red fruits, spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of black plum and currants with herb floral notes. Fine tannins, lively acidity, medium+ finish ending with fruit and herb spice! Very nice, great value!

Feb 10th, 2023
Wilfred Wong

Chief Storyteller, Wine.com

8.5

A nice red with good weight on the palate; red and black fruits; soft tannins; easygoing finish, with a bit of firmness. (November 5, 2014, San Francisco, CA) #redwine #malbec #argentina

A nice red with good weight on the palate; red and black fruits; soft tannins; easygoing finish, with a bit of firmness. (November 5, 2014, San Francisco, CA) #redwine #malbec #argentina

2 people found it helpfulNov 10th, 2014
Randy Fuller

This Malbec has a spray of Tannat and Petit Verdot helping it along. As you might guess, it's extremely dark with a powerful nose of black fruit, black tar and black pepper. A smoky quality shows up if you let sit for a bit. The palate shows much more smoothly than I expected. The tannins are firm, yet juicy. Very dark flavors dominate, with the oak showing well and a savory finish to remind you how good it was.

This Malbec has a spray of Tannat and Petit Verdot helping it along. As you might guess, it's extremely dark with a powerful nose of black fruit, black tar and black pepper. A smoky quality shows up if you let sit for a bit. The palate shows much more smoothly than I expected. The tannins are firm, yet juicy. Very dark flavors dominate, with the oak showing well and a savory finish to remind you how good it was.

1 person found it helpfulMay 25th, 2018
S M
9.4

Smooth has a very strong presence with soft impact on palate. Pair with any red meat but could do with cheese plate. In a two words great wine.

Smooth has a very strong presence with soft impact on palate. Pair with any red meat but could do with cheese plate. In a two words great wine.

1 person found it helpfulNov 8th, 2014
Luke Fidler

Tasty and easy drinking, good weeknight wine

Tasty and easy drinking, good weeknight wine

1 person found it helpfulJul 28th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.9

A blend with 10 cab And 5 syrah

A blend with 10 cab And 5 syrah

1 person found it helpfulJan 9th, 2014
Tim Parkhouse DWS, CWE

Loving the exact altitude on the label. Brighter, fresher and a lot less cloying than many Malbec based bottlings. Nothing massively complex about this wine, but a great weekday drinker.

Loving the exact altitude on the label. Brighter, fresher and a lot less cloying than many Malbec based bottlings. Nothing massively complex about this wine, but a great weekday drinker.

Sep 22nd, 2015
Stephen Becker

Wine from my recent Celebrity Cruise. Great selections all week.

Wine from my recent Celebrity Cruise. Great selections all week.

Jan 14th, 2014
Edward Nelson

Good. Little sugary. I bet it doesn’t cost (forgot) much and is a value.

Good. Little sugary. I bet it doesn’t cost (forgot) much and is a value.

Mar 7th, 2024
Makoto Someya

elegant burned 2021 @2772, Dmar, 231008

elegant burned 2021 @2772, Dmar, 231008

Oct 8th, 2023