Trivento, Eolo Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo

Nothing memorable. Nice fruit. Not much else going on here. I took to my in-laws Christmas party, which is very casual, so it fit the nature of the event perfectly. Low key. Perfect with casual food.

Drank on 2023 - 2024 new years eve. Color is solid ruby, purple on the rim and visible from its tears. Intense dark fruits, dark plum, cherries, hints of meatiness and pepper, oak influenced flavours are subtle but shows oxidative winemaking characteristics, alcohol is a bit high but balanced by the expressive fruit flavours. Full bodied, dry, medium high acidity, finish is long.

The wine looks purple colored. The legs are fast. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like dust. It tastes like plum. The body is medium/full. The wine has round texture. The wine finishes long. The wine has medium acidity.

Argentina & Chile : Deep purple color. So rich and deep on the nose, I get saucy plums, currant jam, blackberry, and lots of non-fruit elements: a blend of sweet (vanilla, violets, fig cookie) with the earthy (granite, loam, charcoal). Needs time to open, but lots to unpack aromatically. Rich and concentrated on the palate, the tannins show serious grip and structure, medium acid helps a bit but this is a bold wine with a chewy, slightly gritty texture. The …