Reviews & Ratings

2010 DiamAndes Malbec "de Uco"

Winery: DiamAndes

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "de Uco"

Wine Category: Malbec

Grape blend: 90% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Syrah, & 2% Petite Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Uco Valley

State or country: Argentina

Price: $20

Cases produced: 6,667

KWG Score: 86.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: March 10, 2012

Wine Review: This very dark purple and opaque colored Malbec is a Bordeaux styled wine. It opens with a raspberry bouquet with a hint of tangerine. On the palate, this wine is medium to full bodied, balanced, and a bit dry. The flavor profile is a dusty black currant with notes of integrated oak and a touch of minerality and black pepper. The finish is rather dry and its dusty tannins are nicely prolonged and sticky. This food friendly Old World styled wine would pair well with an Angus bacon burger. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: DiamAndes de Uco Malbec is a blend of single varietal Malbec for which Argentina's vineyards are famous, and offers all the fullness, richness and intensity of fruit characteristic of Malbec. The attack is clean and silky, the palate develops lovely aromas of dark fruit, with notes of chocolate and pepper, and a pleasant smokiness. A very balanced wine, full-bodied and fruity with a silky texture and a delightful finish. DiamAndes de Uco Malbec is the perfect pairing for poultry or grilled meat, in the style of the Argentinean "Asados"!

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