Tikal

Amorio Mendoza Malbec

9.215 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

I did not take notes as these wines were served over a casual lunch with the Tikal staff.

Ernesto Catena who is the eldest son of Nicolás Catena. Nicolás is of course family involved Catena Zapata. Ernesto is a 4th generation Winemaker and operates Tikal completely with biodynamic practices.

Their wines are quite good and will get better with 3-5 years plus in bottle. They are also very well priced on the international stage. Very good wines at a great QPR.

Photos of, their Bodega a hour south of Mendoza with the snow capped Andes in the background. Another small production wine they make at their offices called Lorange. The entire production stays in Argentina and our setting for our fabulous lunch.

I did not take notes as these wines were served over a casual lunch with the Tikal staff.

Ernesto Catena who is the eldest son of Nicolás Catena. Nicolás is of course family involved Catena Zapata. Ernesto is a 4th generation Winemaker and operates Tikal completely with biodynamic practices.

Their wines are quite good and will get better with 3-5 years plus in bottle. They are also very well priced on the international stage. Very good wines at a great QPR.

Photos of, their Bodega a hour south of Mendoza with the snow capped Andes in the background. Another small production wine they make at their offices called Lorange. The entire production stays in Argentina and our setting for our fabulous lunch.

May 15th, 2018
Phong Mai

Well balance with plump ripe red fruit some cassis tea leaves with easy acidity and soft tannins. Finish gets longer with time as wine opens up.

Well balance with plump ripe red fruit some cassis tea leaves with easy acidity and soft tannins. Finish gets longer with time as wine opens up.

Dec 19th, 2019
Alexis M

Randy’s bday. Anton’s. Malbec. Smooth, good flavor, and minimal bite.

Randy’s bday. Anton’s. Malbec. Smooth, good flavor, and minimal bite.

Apr 16th, 2019
Jose

Strange name of Tikal for a wine.

Strange name of Tikal for a wine.

Mar 16th, 2019
Eric

Fruity Malbec, delicious

Fruity Malbec, delicious

Feb 2nd, 2019
Kenneth Klingsberg

Kenneth had this 2 years ago

Kenneth had this 2 years ago

Apr 10th, 2023
P Plusquellec

P had this 4 years ago

P had this 4 years ago

Aug 30th, 2020
Michael Hadley

Michael had this 5 years ago

Michael had this 5 years ago

Aug 7th, 2019
Marian Cabanillas

Marian had this 5 years ago

Marian had this 5 years ago

Jun 22nd, 2019
Peggy Hadley

Peggy had this 6 years ago

Peggy had this 6 years ago

Dec 12th, 2018