TASTING NOTES FOR Argento Reserva Malbec Mendoza Argentina 2018

🍷 Appearance
Deep, dark purple with ruby hues. Richly coloured and inviting, showing classic Argentine Malbec intensity.

👃 Aromas
Expressive and fruit-driven, with aromas of black cherry, plum and raspberry.
Subtle floral notes, spice and a hint of smoky oak add depth and complexity.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied, delivering ripe black fruit flavours of blackberry, plum and dark cherry.
Well-balanced with notes of vanilla, mocha and gentle spice from oak maturation, supported by refined tannins.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and rounded with fine, integrated tannins.
The finish is long and harmonious, with lingering dark fruit, spice and subtle smoky notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Mendoza Malbec—rich, fruit-driven and softly structured.
Combines ripe fruit intensity with oak complexity, delivering a polished and approachable style with excellent drinkability.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled steak, lamb, BBQ meats or hearty pasta dishes.
Also excellent with slow-cooked stews or aged cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously reliable Malbec that delivers richness, balance and great value.
Perfect for mixed dozens—a bold, crowd-pleasing red that consistently overdelivers.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷