Red

Finca Los Gallegos Malbec

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

red meat · roast lamb · game meats · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201391 pts

    Those familiar with Altocedro's Malbecs know that oak will be a key player. For this 200-case, small-batch wine, the nose offers a blast of barrel power that initially smells like a sawmill. The palate is bold and full, with flavors of buttery oak, vanilla and salty black fruits…

  • 201190 pts

    Whether it's this single-vineyard Malbec or its partners below (Turcos or Tanos), the characteristics of each are nearly identical: creamy oak, tons of vanilla and milk chocolate, resiny mouthfeels and rich, sweet berry flavors. Pick one or pick them all; they are quasi intercha…