Red

Altocedro Gran Reserva Malbec (La Consulta)

Altocedro

La Consulta · Argentina

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Malbec
Country
Argentina
Region
La Consulta
Appellation
La Consulta
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas · cordeiro · queijos curados · churrasco

Rated vintages

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 201291 pts

    Spiced cherry, brandied plum and overt but high-quality buttery oak aromas open this red-fruit-driven Malbec from the heart of the Uco Valley in Mendoza. Flavors of toasted, creamy oak rest easily on top of kirsch and red plum flavors, while chocolaty, toasty, spicy flavors dire…

  • 201187 pts

    Altocedro's 2011 stable of high-end Malbecs all carry something in common: heavy, creamy oak that gives the wines severe milk chocolate and vanilla characteristics. This is sticky in feel, with ripe berry fruit, mulchy earth and resiny flavors. Carob, vanilla and cocoa flavors c…