Producer: Trivento
Country: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2011
Alc/Vol: 14%
Retail: $8.99
My Rating: 85 Points
Food Pairing: Steak seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika
This was a new arrival at my store in our highly rated under $10 section, in which the wine must have been professionally reviewed and rated at least 89 points and above and of course be under $10. After receiving recommendations from several co-workers, I decided to give this bottle a try.
The wine greets you with aromas of currant, blackberry, spice, and a hint of alcohol (which at 14% is not surprising). With a deep ruby appearance, nice legs, and rather pleasant nose my first impression was rather good. The first sip reveals a somewhat unbalanced alcohol level that first overpowered any other flavors, with a decent level of acidity, and a lighter body than what I am used to with a Malbec. A couple sips in, hints of dark fruit and plums are uncovered. It finishes with the oh so common, and always appreciated, spice/pepper of a Malbec with a medium length.
Overall my impression of this wine is somewhat disappointed. Don't get me wrong, it was a very decent bottle, but after the glowing recommendations from my co-workers I was expecting something truly amazing. This serves as a decent table wine, best paired with heavier meat dishes such as steak and hamburgers. I would say this is an everyday wine, nothing special. It is definitely a good value for the money, but I would spend the extra $2 and get something a little better quality, especially if I bought an expensive steak!
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