Bodegas Salentein Portillo Malbec 2021
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BSMA202110 UCAU
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Created By Jose Galante, the father of modern Argentinian Winemaking
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Top selling Malbec for 6 Years! Over 36,000btls Sold
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#25 of World's Best Vineyards 2022
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12 or more bottles$24.99
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1 or more bottles$24.99
Editors notes
This outstanding value Argentinian Malbec is a consistent favourite of staff and our regular customers. Displaying a fresh and fruity nose, enhanced by hints of plums, black berries and a touch of vanilla. The palate exhibits fresh fruit flavors, supported by sweet and round tannins, and good structure contributed by oak. Long and fruity finish.
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- Black Fruits
- Earthy
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- Black Fruits
- Jammy
- Red Fruits
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Critic Scores & reviews
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United Cellars Tasting Panel
94"Brooding layers of blood plums, chalk, mineral and a hint of rhubarb. Palate is deliciously mid weight, with thick chewy tannins and bright, lively red fruit acidity. An all-round crowd pleaser and one nobody would be unhappy with on the table over a BBQ lunch."
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James Suckling
90"Fruity nose of ripe blueberries, raspberries, cherries and red flowers. Medium-bodied with round tannins and a soft, juicy palate. Vegan. Drink and enjoy."
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Sam Kim
4.5"Generously styled, the wine shows dark plum, spiced cherry, smoked meat and roasted nut aromas on the nose, followed by a weighty palate that's succulent and supple. Tannins are fine and in balance, making the wine sturdy and lingering. At its best: now to 2027. $25.00."
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Locations
Argentina
The wine industry in Argentina has had one of the fastest growth rates in the wine world and now claims to be the fifth largest wine producer in the world. Much like certain aspects of Argentine cuisine, the wine industry too has its roots in Spain. Vine cuttings were brought to Santiago del Estero in the 1600s. Up until the 1980s, Argentina was known for producing more 'quantity' wine over 'quality' wine, but that has changed with winemakers across the board lifting their game. There is no doubt that Malbec is the grape on which Argentina's international reputation as a wine-producing nation is founded. Whilst it is a difficult grape to grow, the climate and conditions around Mendoza and in particular the Uco Valley is ideally suited to producing world-class wine. The most popular varieties planted out in Argentina would be Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah and Tempranillo.
Mendoza
Mendoza is by far the largest wine region in Argentina. Located on a high-altitude plateau at the edge of the Andes Mountains, the province is responsible for roughly 70 percent of the country's annual wine production. The French grape variety Malbec has its New World home in the vineyards of Mendoza, producing red wines of great concentration and intensity.
The province lies on the western edge of Argentina, across the Andes Mountains from Chile. While the province is large (it covers a similar area to the state of New York), its viticultural land is clustered mainly in the northern part, just south of Mendoza City. Here, the regions of Lujan de Cuyo, Maipu and the Uco Valley are home to some of the biggest names in Argentinian wine.
This soil in this region is alluvial with rocky subsoil. It possesses sediments of sand, silt and clay. Its little organic matter restraints the grapevine’s growth and this results in excellent quality grapes suitable for winemaking. Malbec wines from this area hold outstanding features; red and violet tones with great intensity.
About the brand Bodegas Salentein
Jose Galante and Paul Hobbs are the dreamteam at Bodegas Salentein. Galente is one of the most distinguished winemakers in Argentina having spent 30 years at Bodegas Catena Zapeta making the wines that made Argentinian Malbec world famous.
Paul Hobbs on the other hand has been described by Forbes magazine as 'The Steve Jobs of Wine' and has been named 'Wine Personality of the Year' twice by Robert Parker!
The duo have vineyards at extreme altitudes from 1,050 to 1,700 metres above sea level in the Uco Valley, Mendoza's prime growing region. The wines produced there are round and fulsome - superb with a parrilla grilled steak.
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Customer Reviews
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Tough to find something this good at this priceToo good. The ultimate BBQ wine. It's an absolute crowd pleaser every single time. Still baffled how these guys produce such high quality wines for this price, and that goes for their entire range. Top marks
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