Saturday, March 10, 2012

Tasting- Trivento Amado sur Malbec

Trivento Amado Sur, Mendoza, Argentina
Name: Trivento Amado sur Malbec
Variety: 73% Malbec, 15% Bonarda, 12% Syrah
Region:Mendoza
Country: Malbec
Price: $10.99
Year: 2009

Winery Review:Dark, with a core of very ripe black currant, raspberry ganache and black licorice notes, supported by polished tannins. A raspberry note emerges more on the lengthy finish. Very solid

My Review: This Malbec was leaps and bounds better than the Tilia Malbec that I tried a few days ago.  The acidic, tannic component was well balanced with pleasant raspberry and black currant components that compliment this smooth, easy drinking red wine.  Certainly not as dry as a Merlot, but not as heavy as a Cabernet, which is a welcome surprise to those that are put off by strong red wines.  Enjoy this wine with a mild cheese and you'll be able to detect more of the fruity characteristics of the wine. 

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