Some of the more interesting Malbec of late is coming from this sub appellation of Mendoza. There’s a bright redfruit focus here, with vanilla and spice notes coming right up alongside. It’s bold and plush on the palate, adding notes of meat and pepper to the full throttle fruit, finishing pleasantly dry with good grip throughout. Grilled beef ribeye seems an obvious pairing.
Trivento, Lujan de Cuyo (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec 2013
By Rich Cook