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94
/ 100
Vinous -
91
/ 100
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Red
Classification
Malbec
Variety
2017
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Argentina
Country
Mendoza, Tunuyan
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
94 / 100"An exceptional Malbec from the Uco Valley, using grapes from a vineyard planted in 1997 at an altitude of 1,300 meters, and aged in used barrels for 16 months. The year and execution by oenologist José Galante’s team raise the bar. Dense purple in the glass. The intense but remarkably precise and delicate nose presents aromas of red currant and plum plus notes of jam, sandalwood, cigar box and hints of violet and herb. Juicy and firm on the palate, with a fresh expression and fine tannins that are well balanced by the alcohol (13.5%), both of which stretch out the bold finish. -- Joaquín Hidalgo"
- Vinous
91 / 100
"The 2017 Single Vineyard Malbec La Pampa was sourced from the estate vineyard in Los Árboles at 1,300 meters in altitude, planted with an ungrafted massal selection at 2,500 plants per hectare in 1997 on alluvial soils from the Las Tunas River in San Pablo. The wine is only 13.5% alcohol despite showing quite ripe on the nose, something that is consistent with the warmer year. It has a wild character and is stony and a tad riper than the Los Jabalíes, also from San Pablo but a little higher in altitude. It's powerful and has abundant tannins. 11,394 bottles were filled in July 2019. - Luis Gutiérrez"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Tasting Notes
Bodegas Salentein Finca La Pampa Single Vineyard Malbec 2017 is a wine that exemplifies the exceptional quality and care that goes into crafting premium wines from Argentina.
The wine itself is a deep ruby red color, with aromas of ripe dark fruit, such as black cherry and blackberry, along with notes of vanilla and oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with flavors of black fruit, chocolate, and a hint of spice. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing a long and elegant finish that lingers on the palate.
What sets Bodegas Salentein Finca La Pampa Single Vineyard Malbec 2017 apart from other Malbecs is its depth and complexity. It pairs perfectly with grilled meats, such as steak or lamb, and is also an excellent choice for hearty stews or casseroles.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity