Vina Cobos Cocodrilo Malbec 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vina Cobos
Label Name:
 
Cocodrilo Malbec
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Valle de Uco)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
User rating ~4. 0/5 on Vivino; 5%. professional coverage is Sources: Vivino (product page) and regional product listings

Tasting Note
Deep plum and black cherry with dried plum, violet and black pepper notes; cocoa and vanilla from oak, polished tannins and a concentrated, textured finish (round and fruit-driven).

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted red meats (steak, lamb), aged cheeses (cheddar, Manchego); Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Sichuan/spicy beef or mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Malbec from high‑altitude Mendoza sites; fermented in stainless steel with controlled maceration, matured ~12–14 months in a mix of French/American oak (portion new).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Viña Cobos (founded by Paul Hobbs, 1998) sourcing high-altitude Mendoza/Valle de Uco vineyards emphasizing terroir expression.