Alamos Selection Malbec 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Alamos
Label Name:
 
Selection Malbec
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Uco Valley / La Consulta)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling ~91–92 pts (Selección vintages); Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~90; Tastings reviews 87–89 with silver medals and steakhouse pairing notes. Sources:

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry with violet and baking spice; medium‑full body, velvety texture, black pepper and vanilla from oak, smooth chocolatey finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or charred steak, roast lamb, beef empanadas, aged cheddar; Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, teriyaki beef, spicy Sichuan beef, mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested high‑altitude fruit; cooled fermentation with extended maceration; aged ~9–12 months in French (and some American) oak barrels, then bottle‑rested.

Vineyard Info
Alamos is the value label from the Catena family, sourcing high‑elevation Mendoza (Uco Valley/La Consulta) vineyards; winemaker Lucía Vaieretti oversees the line.