2005 'Bodegas Salentein Malbec'
Vineyard: Bodegas Salentein
Price: $19.29
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Varietal: Malbec
Style: Red Wine
Region: Argentina > Mendoza > Uco Valley
Other Vintages: 2010
Expert Reviews
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  • Wine.com
    The Salentein Malbec was cultivated in vineyards on El Portillo Estate, located at 3,937 feet above sea level on alluvial, stony soils of excellent permeabilityand low organic matter content. The handling of the canopy is based on a perfect balance of shades and sunlight through clustering and leaves, to preserve the characterof a mature wine. Balanced vines supported on bilateral cordon trellis, with a low plant yield, efficient drip irrigation and optimum maturity, leading to the distinctiveSal...
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for Argentina: 93 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>
User Tasting Note
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Earhty, warm flavours smooth knish spice on the palate with a little fruit -maybe blackberry