Rating 88
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2015
Appellation
Mendoza
Argentina
ABV 14.5%
Price $19.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2018-09-11

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Bodegas Salentein Reserve Malbec 2015 Review

This is a balanced, well-priced Malbec from a highly-regarded winery in Mendoza Argentina's Uco Valley. The vineyard sites are planted at a very high elevation (roughly 4,000 feet), resulting in wines that have pronounced aromas, flavors, and freshness. The color is deep purple, and aromas include blackberries, apple pie spices, and a hint of pine forest. The texture is very smooth, fresh, and palate-coating, with lively tannins, fresh fruit flavors, and a savory finish. At $19, it's a textbook example of high-elevation, nuanced Malbec.

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Bodegas Salentein Reserve Malbec 2015
This is a balanced, well-priced Malbec from a highly-regarded winery in Mendoza Argentina's Uco Valley. The vineyard sites are planted at a very high elevation (roughly 4,000 feet), resulting in wines that have pronounced aromas, flavors, and freshness. The color is deep purple, and aromas include blackberries, apple pie spices, and a hint of pine forest. The texture is very smooth, fresh, and palate-coating, with lively tannins, fresh fruit flavors, and a savory finish. At $19, it's a textbook example of high-elevation, nuanced Malbec.

Reviewed On: 08-29-2018
88
POINTS
Bodegas Salentein Reserve Malbec 2015
This is a balanced, well-priced Malbec from a highly-regarded winery in Mendoza Argentina's Uco Valley. The vineyard sites are planted at a very high elevation (roughly 4,000 feet), resulting in wines that have pronounced aromas, flavors, and freshness. The color is deep purple, and aromas include blackberries, apple pie spices, and a hint of pine forest. The texture is very smooth, fresh, and palate-coating, with lively tannins, fresh fruit flavors, and a savory finish. At $19, it's a textbook example of high-elevation, nuanced Malbec.

Reviewed On: 08-29-2018