Sunday, March 06, 2011

Callie Alta Malbec 2009 (Valle de Tulum - San Juan)

Appearance: Medium(++) garnet core moving to a narrow(+) rim. There is some transparency when viewed from above.

Nose: Pronounced plums, cherries and elusive ripe black fruits with hints of vanilla and black licorice.

Palate: Dry, medium(+) body and medium(+) mouth-watering acidity. There is a medium(++) level of youthful tannins that have a grainy texture. There also seems to be a pleasant "tartness". There is a pronounced intensity of red fruit with indications of blueberry and blackberry. There is no indication of alcohol burn (13.8%ABV).

Finish/Length: The finish is clean with a medium(--) length with hints of blueberry and elusive red fruit.

Conclusion: The is a moderately balanced Malbec that offers enough for the US$10.00 that makes it a value proposition. Perfect for informal meals of pasta, bbq, etc.

Producer Notes: Deep and attractive purple wine. Its dominant notes are spices and wildberries. Good structure, fresh and elegant mouth-feel, with a long and intense finish.

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