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    252258|2019

Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Gran Reserva 2021

Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
V 96
WS 91
NEW ITEM PRE-ARRIVAL
Item # 355157

$44.95

750ml
Pre-arrival 12+ Available
 
96 points Joaquín Hidalgo (Vinous): "The 2021 Malbec Gran Reserva hails from a very old vineyard in La Consulta, in which, here and there, you'll come across Sémillon vines next to the Malbec. Aged for 24 months in new Burgundy barrels, it's purple in the glass. The complex nose features cherry, plum, violets, lavender and cedar (when I tasted it, it had only recently been bottled). Dry, light and juicy on the palate, it's all silky harmony, even with the plush tannins one finds in La Consulta. Bold as every Malbec should be, this is nonetheless a supremely nuanced wine from old vines; always a point of difference. Worth keeping an eye on. Drink 2023-2036. (06/23)."

91 points Wine Spectator: "Distinctive, offering a burst of cherry cordial before adding cassis and peppery spices around brambly berry notes, with a layer of orange peel underneath. Ends with smooth tannins and generous savory herbs. Drink now through 2030. 500 cases made, 350 cases imported. (11/30/23)."

** This item is offered on Pre-arrival and is subject to the terms of our Pre-Arrival Policy **
96 points Joaquín Hidalgo (Vinous): "The 2021 Malbec Gran Reserva hails from a very old vineyard in La Consulta, in which, here and there, you'll come across Sémillon vines next to the Malbec. Aged for 24 months in new Burgundy barrels, it's purple in the glass. The complex nose features cherry, plum, violets, lavender and cedar (when I tasted it, it had only recently been bottled). Dry, light and juicy on the palate, it's all silky harmony, even with the plush tannins one finds in La Consulta. Bold as every Malbec should be, this is nonetheless a supremely nuanced wine from old vines; always a point of difference. Worth keeping an eye on. Drink 2023-2036. (06/23)."

91 points Wine Spectator: "Distinctive, offering a burst of cherry cordial before adding cassis and peppery spices around brambly berry notes, with a layer of orange peel underneath. Ends with smooth tannins and generous savory herbs. Drink now through 2030. 500 cases made, 350 cases imported. (11/30/23)."

Product SKU 355157
Producer Altocedro
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
SubRegion Uco Valley
Varietal Malbec
Vintage 2021
Size 750ml
Color Red
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