Red
Calathus Roble Malbec
Uco Valley · Argentina
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Malbec
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- Uco Valley
- Appellation
- Uco Valley
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled red meat · roast lamb · beef empanadas · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201187 pts
This is called Roble, meaning oak, for a reason; the nose is extremely smoky, toasty and gritty, with stalky cherry and cassis scents and a blast of animal hide. A racy, firm palate delivers saucy, stalky, herbal flavors of tomato, red plum and cherry, while the finish feels goo…
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201090 pts
This is heady and savory smelling, with a mild burnt-leaf component to the bouquet. The palate is stacked to the max, and dense in feel, with toast, espresso, hickory and baked berry flavors. On the finish, a hazelnut note blends with chocolate, licorice and toasted flavors.