Rating 93 2022 Top 50  
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2018
Appellation
Mendoza
Argentina
ABV 15.5%
Price $30.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2022-11-16

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Dinner Parties, Steak Dinner, Wine And Cheese Night

Drink If You Like

Dolcetto, Malbec , Merlot

Altocedro Malbec Reserva 2018 Review

Winemaker Karim Mussi has cedar trees surrounding his family’s vineyards. They are considered sacred in his native home of Lebanon but also are majestic, robust, and long-living trees. The name "Altocedro" is a nod to these trees, but also to the determination of this winemaker to produce sustainable wine that reflects the land in which the vines grow here in the Uco Valley. This Malbec is an excellent testament to this journey. It is expressive and peppery with big, juicy fruit that counters savory notes well. This wine has great natural acidity which comes on a chewy, balanced palate. This is a special Malbec.

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Altocedro Malbec Reserva 2018
Winemaker Karim Mussi has cedar trees surrounding his family’s vineyards. They are considered sacred in his native home of Lebanon but also are majestic, robust, and long-living trees. The name "Altocedro" is a nod to these trees, but also to the determination of this winemaker to produce sustainable wine that reflects the land in which the vines grow here in the Uco Valley. This Malbec is an excellent testament to this journey. It is expressive and peppery with big, juicy fruit that counters savory notes well. This wine has great natural acidity which comes on a chewy, balanced palate. This is a special Malbec.

Reviewed On: 08-09-2022
93
POINTS
Altocedro Malbec Reserva 2018
Winemaker Karim Mussi has cedar trees surrounding his family’s vineyards. They are considered sacred in his native home of Lebanon but also are majestic, robust, and long-living trees. The name "Altocedro" is a nod to these trees, but also to the determination of this winemaker to produce sustainable wine that reflects the land in which the vines grow here in the Uco Valley. This Malbec is an excellent testament to this journey. It is expressive and peppery with big, juicy fruit that counters savory notes well. This wine has great natural acidity which comes on a chewy, balanced palate. This is a special Malbec.

Reviewed On: 08-09-2022