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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Alamos Malbectext
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Alamos Malbec 2018

Mendoza, ArgentinaThe Catena family does not have their name on the label, but they are the folks behind the Alamos brand, that frankly has pulled up its socks the last five years. The fruit is all high-altitude, and the style is rich and full-bodied. There is a tiny amount of cabernet sauvignon and tempranillo in the blend that spends eight months in French and American oak post-ferment. The flavours are black and blue, the tannins fluffy soft with just a touch of rusticity. Anything fire-grilled will pull this wine altogether. The super light glass bottle is not unnoticed. Good value.Tasted: 26 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC$14.99750mlBCLS
AB$12.50750mlselect private retailers
MB$14.99750mlManitoba Liquor Mart
ON$15.20750mlThe Beer Guy
PEI$14.45750mlPEILCC
NF$14.45750mlNLLC
Producer: Bodega Catena ZapataDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Blend: Malbec - Syrah - BonardaCSPC: 467951UPC: 085000018194