Alto Valle de Rio Negro

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

4 Big Malbecs, and noteworthy differences


Achaval Ferrer, Finca Altamira 2013

Nice and round Malbec with typical flowerish aromas and straight plum and blackberries in the mouth. Not that attractive as the partners today. I´d say no more than 92 points for an 85 bucks bottle worth not even half the money.

Republica Malbec 2013

 Now we´ve got a great Malbec. Balanced and very attractive that will go quite short in the bottle. Deep and round. Long lasting and sweet mouth. A 96 point Malbec close to  30 bucks and one of the best Malbecs in today´s Argentina pampas.

De Angeles, Gran Malbec 2012

A 40 dollars bottle worth much much more. Even deeper and dark with stronger notes. A serious rival to Republica Malbec of Matias Ricchitelli. Actually a bit higher in finesse. I´d say a 97 points wonderfull young Malbec.

Primus Malbec 2004 (Bodega Salentein)

A 50 dollars Malbec with even more complexities and layers of an ever ageing wine. Still strong and straight but with beautiful notes of old tannins and woody added. A 97 points Malbec worthwhile searching.