Winemaker Notes
Malbec is the "signature wines of the Mendoza region, representing the greatest achievements of Argentine winemaking, and Alamos Seleccion Malbec is the pinnacle of Alamos winemaking. The nose is full of ripe black fruits with floral tones and touches of leather, vanilla, and spice. The mouthfeel is full yet supple, with juicy black raspberry, black cherry and black currant fruit flavors layered with notes of violets, black pepper and anise. The finish is long and lingering, with soft, velvety tannins and bright, refreshing acidity.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Full berry aromas are accented by notes of cumin, cola and grilled meat. This feels full-bodied but not overly heavy, with a mellow berry flavor and dark notes of chocolate and meat. The finish is smooth and oaky, with a touch of graphite.
Most distinguished and celebrated from Argentina’s Mendoza, Malbec has seen runaway success since the early 2000s. Mendoza’s agreeable, continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold snowy winters allows the perfect conditions for growing outstanding Malbec. This grape is easy to like for its lusty, deep flavors and aromas of blackberry, plum, red cherry, autumn spice and tilled earth. It’s easy to find delicious, fruit-driven, affordable everyday examples and in prices beyond, quite exceptional ones with dense, supple textures that make them capable of aging.
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