| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Malbec |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Appellation |
Uco Valley Mendoza Argentina |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $19.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2019-09-04 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Impressing On A Budget, Pleasing A Crowd
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Malbec , Merlot
Tinto Negro 'Limestone Block' Malbec 2018 Review
This brand keeps on keeping it on, feel me? No? Check some other reviews on this site and you’ll see in the wine dark sea (see what I did there) of affordable Malbec flooding the US market, this brand stands out. It’s just under $20, but worth you pennies, because here you will find balance with savory notes of black pepper and balsamic mingling with dark berries like blackberries, and maybe some dark cherries. The palate is soft and deep, held up by the acidity from the limestone soil.
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