Bodega Ruca Malén

Reserva Petit Verdot

8.835 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Frank Rotello

A nice deep, rich violet color. Almost opaque. Bouquet of lavender and dark berries. The forward palette is very soft with cassis type fruit. Green herbs, and sandalwood on the back end. The tannins are a bit grabby for a light texture. Some peppercorns on a lingering finish. The legs were very pretty and impressive. Paired with lamb pitas. Very enjoyable. I would purchase again

A nice deep, rich violet color. Almost opaque. Bouquet of lavender and dark berries. The forward palette is very soft with cassis type fruit. Green herbs, and sandalwood on the back end. The tannins are a bit grabby for a light texture. Some peppercorns on a lingering finish. The legs were very pretty and impressive. Paired with lamb pitas. Very enjoyable. I would purchase again

3 people found it helpfulOct 30th, 2014
Valoss

Odd as it sounds: starts like a jam with sweet root vegetable in the mouth followed by a minty finish. I am so confused, but TOMMY WANT WINGIE.

Odd as it sounds: starts like a jam with sweet root vegetable in the mouth followed by a minty finish. I am so confused, but TOMMY WANT WINGIE.

Jun 5th, 2018
Ryan Vachon

Neat characterization of the grape but not terribly balanced

Neat characterization of the grape but not terribly balanced

Jan 23rd, 2018
Doug Hengel

Fairly rich and long.

Fairly rich and long.

Sep 24th, 2017
Gary Warriner

Big fruit and nose (the wine not me). Very smooth. Eating with a great sirloin. 2014 year. Is this a vintage? We're going to have a few I think.

Big fruit and nose (the wine not me). Very smooth. Eating with a great sirloin. 2014 year. Is this a vintage? We're going to have a few I think.

Jun 22nd, 2017
ESF
8.2

I love Petit Verdot and seek out varietal bottlings whenever I find them, but I've had much better - including from VA state... more tannin than fruit, dense & chewy but not endearing

I love Petit Verdot and seek out varietal bottlings whenever I find them, but I've had much better - including from VA state... more tannin than fruit, dense & chewy but not endearing

Feb 13th, 2017
Klaus Denecke Rabello

Primeiro vinho desta uva que provo. Mesmo assim, posso afirmar se tratar de um belíssimo exemplar, chamado "a casa da jovem".

Primeiro vinho desta uva que provo. Mesmo assim, posso afirmar se tratar de um belíssimo exemplar, chamado "a casa da jovem".

Aug 6th, 2016
Niran Fajemisin

This is so decadent it could easily pass as a port

This is so decadent it could easily pass as a port

Nov 16th, 2015
Natasha Phillips

Full deep flavor

Full deep flavor

Nov 15th, 2014
Cassie D

Floral, light finish, dark in colour

Floral, light finish, dark in colour

Oct 3rd, 2014