Lamadrid Single Vineyard Malbec Reserva 2018
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Spicy berry and plum aromas. Spice flavors accent herbal, minty berry flavors. Nice, dry finish.
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Winemaker Hector Durigutti crafted a fresh, fruit-forward malbec in 2018, working with young-vine fruit and fourth-use oak barrels. Give it time in the glass and a dark earthiness comes up to lend the bright fruit some gravitas. This is refreshing and elegant, a flexible red to crack open before dinner, and drink throughout the meal.
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James Suckling
This has a ripe, pretty nose of blueberry, plum, cassis, sweet tobacco and licorice. Orange zest and herbs, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, rounded tannins. Spiced and generous. Drink or hold.
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Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
By far the largest and best-known winemaking province in Argentina, Mendoza is responsible for over 70% of the country’s enological output. Set in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, the climate is dry and continental, presenting relatively few challenges for viticulturists during the growing season. Mendoza, divided into several distinctive sub-regions, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, is the source of some of the country’s finest wines.
For many wine lovers, Mendoza is practically synonymous with Malbec. Originally a Bordelaise variety brought to Argentina by the French in the mid-1800s, here it found success and renown that it never knew in its homeland where a finicky climate gives mixed results. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir are all widely planted here as well (and sometimes even blended with each other or Malbec). Mendoza's main white varieties include Chardonnay, Torrontés, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.