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Amalaya Malbectext
89POINTS
16¼/20

Amalaya Malbec 2018

Calchaqui Valley, Salta, North, ArgentinaIt's been a while since we have seen this wine, but I would reach for it in any store without hesitation. Now perfected under screwcap, it smells like it tastes: stony, mineral, dusty with an inviting black cherry, tobacco, black pepper, savoury palate flecked with orange peel and espresso. Wonderfully dry and fresh, the palate is round and juicy, and the tannins light but structured. Steak or a Tuscan pizza would suit. The Milagro, waiting for a miracle, Amalaya is grown at some of the highest vineyards (1800 meters) in the world. It is mostly malbec mixed with 15 percent cabernet sauvignon, syrah, and tannat, and it is a bargain at $21.99.Tasted: 19 June 2020Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$21.99750mlBCLS
AB$18.99750mlselect private retailers
MB$21.99750mlManitoba Liquor Mart
ON$18.99750mlconsignment: Lifford Wines
NS$20.49750mlNSLC
Producer: Grupo ColoméDistributors: International Cellars Inc.
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 168294UPC: 007798104763039
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89/100Amalaya Malbec 2021Calchaqui Valley, Salta, North, Argentina
90/100Amalaya Malbec 2020Calchaqui Valley, Salta, North, Argentina
90/100Amalaya Malbec 2019Calchaqui Valley, Salta, North, Argentina