Argento Reserva Malbec 2008

Mendoza, Argentina
Natalie's Score: 85/100
Community Score: 4.3/5
Community Reviews: 2
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Product #: 135160
Wine Type: Red Wine


 
Price: $12.95
Alcohol: 13%
Drink: Now
Sweetness: Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: Argento
Agent: Profile Wine Group

Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: Argento’s Reserva Malbec offers unbelievable value. The purple-coloured 2008 features ripe raspberry, black cherry and sandalwood aromas, leading to a medium full body featuring more ripe berry fruit flavours and hints of cocoa, supported by mild tannins. Toasty oak notes are prominent on the medium-long finish. My note: Simple and full-bodied with black fruit. Food matches: Kobe beef sliders, lamb samosas.

Reviewed November 7, 2009 by

 

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Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:
Mark Britton rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

This is one of the more basic Malbecs that the LCBO carries. Very fruit forward with little tannin and structure. But a very easy drinking wine which can be a sipper for any occasion as it doesn't require food as a pairing.

 
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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

 

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