Bodega Amalaya

Salta Malbec Blend

8.79 ratings
9.21 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
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
Rebecca Graham

Inky. Full bodied. Very tasty. Great with risotto and ratatouille. RG

Inky. Full bodied. Very tasty. Great with risotto and ratatouille. RG

Mar 12th, 2019
Jude

Fruit-forward, vaporous alcohol. Cherries, cinnamon, black tea.

Fruit-forward, vaporous alcohol. Cherries, cinnamon, black tea.

Jan 19th, 2019
Bill E
8.7

Nicely balanced with pronounced fruit. No complexity, though...

Nicely balanced with pronounced fruit. No complexity, though...

Jun 9th, 2018
Sarah Monceaux

Fresh, lustfull, and over good! Pair with cheese for best results.

Fresh, lustfull, and over good! Pair with cheese for best results.

Jun 1st, 2018
Jolinda Craig

Jolinda had this 6 years ago

Jolinda had this 6 years ago

Feb 3rd, 2019
Liz
9.0

Liz had this 6 years ago

Liz had this 6 years ago

Jan 2nd, 2019
Steph Hill

Steph had this 7 years ago

Steph had this 7 years ago

May 17th, 2018
jacopo grilli

jacopo had this 7 years ago

jacopo had this 7 years ago

Oct 15th, 2017