Angulo Innocenti Nonni Malbec 2017
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The Angulo Innocenti Nonni is meant to celebrate their great grandfathers, both vintners. With a friendly style, this wine expresses the freshness of the signature grape of Argentina. It shows fresh dark fruit aromas and soft round tannins, which give this wine an elegant finish
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James Suckling
Aromas of ripe dark fruit and hints of savory cedar and boot polish, making for a striking impression. The palate has a deeply juicy feel and casts a long, smooth and richly promising finish. Try from 2021.
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Wine Enthusiast
Berry and plum aromas are full and lightly dusty and earthy. A plump palate is braced by juicy acidity, while flavors of plum and berry fruits are touched up by a hint of grainy oak. Overall, this is a smooth and solid Malbec that should elicit zero complaints. Best Buy
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Wine Spectator
This is lithe and redolent of black olive and dried blackberry flavors, accented by mocha and spice notes. Dark chocolate and cream hints show on the firmly tannic finish. Drink now through 2022. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.
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Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
With a winning combination of cool weather, high elevation and well-draining alluvial soils, it is no surprise that Mendoza’s Uco Valley is one of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in Argentina. Healthy, easy-to-manage vines produce low yields of high-quality fruit, which in turn create flavorful, full-bodied wines with generous acidity.
This is the source of some of the best Malbec in Mendoza, which can range from value-priced to ultra-premium. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay also perform well here.