Red

Kinien Malbec

Ruca Malen

Mendoza · Argentina

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Malbec
Country
Argentina
Region
Mendoza
Appellation
Mendoza
Alcohol
14.3%
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · lamb · dishes with barbecue sauce · hard cheeses · stews

Rated vintages

  • 2020

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  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 201290 pts

    This bulky bullish Malbec opens with big tarry aromas that go heavy on the oak. The palate is tannic like the clack-clack of heels on a tile floor. This tastes earthy, oaky and like blackberry, while the finish echoes with those same flavors. Drink through 2023.

  • 2011