Winemaker Notes
This fresh young Malbec is packed with juicy red fruit and well-integrated soft round tannins.
Blend: 85% Malbec, 10% Tannat, 5% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
Opulent and inviting aromatics, with pretty rose petal, heady sandalwood and plush blueberry on the nose, while the palate is laced with lush plum, a zippy acidity and velvety smooth tannins.
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James Suckling
Violets, fresh blackberries and blueberries and white pepper. A little herbal but savory on the palate with dense, nicely chewy tannins.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2021 Amalaya Malbec is bright and active on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of black fruits, licorice, and dried earth. Enjoy with grilled short ribs. (Tasted: June 24, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The dark red 2021 Malbec is young, primary and fresh, with ripe fruit and nice balance. It is varietal and has notes of violets and small berries and a touch of herbs. It's medium-bodied with medium ripeness and moderate alcohol, 13.9%. In reality, it's not 100% Malbec, as it contains 10% Tannat and 5% Petit Verdot. A serious red for very little money.
Amalaya is an exquisite representation of the unique weather and soil conditions in Argentina's Northern Calchaqui Valley that also honors the heritage of the indigenous Calchaqui people. The name Amalaya is rooted in the beliefs of the Calchaqui to keep the gods of nature happy and to strive for an equilibrium of forces to assure sustainability over time. The most worshiped goddess is “Pachamama,” or "Mother Earth," who presides over planting and harvesting. The Calchaqui created many rituals and ceremonies to please Pachamama, and would ask the goddess for a miracle. This "hope for a miracle" is called "Amalaya" in the popular indigenous language and is symbolized by the holistic spiral. To respect Pachamama, the winemakers of Amalaya treat all their vineyards sustainably.
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