2023, Salentein 'Numina' Malbec, Bodegas Salentein
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At a glance
- Grape
- Malbec
- Region
- Uco Valley, Argentina
- Alcohol
- 14.50%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannins
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Drink
- Medium (5-10 yrs)
- Pairs with
- Red Meat, Lamb, Risotto
Why this wine
Salentein were among the first to plant seriously in the Uco Valley in the 1990s, when the region was considered too cold. Firm and dark-fruited. A founding estate of modern Argentine wine.
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Description
How it tastes
A vibrant and refined Malbec showing ripe dark fruits, white pepper, and floral tones of rose and violet, leading to a fresh, mineral-driven finish of remarkable length. Expressive bouquet of blackberry, plum, and blueberry interwoven with floral notes of rose petal and violet, accented by white pepper and graphite. Juicy and layered, offering vibrant dark fruit flavours with hints of spice and minerality. Fine-grained tannins provide balance and texture, while the lively acidity adds precision and lift through the long, elegant finish. Contains sulphites. Information provided to the best of our knowledge at time of publication and subject to change by vintage.
The producer
Founded in 1996 by Dutch entrepreneur Mijndert Pon, Bodegas Salentein transformed the Uco Valley from rugged wilderness into one of Argentina's most acclaimed wine regions. Its cross-shaped, gravity-fed winery sits at altitudes between 1,050 and 1,600 metres, surrounded by the Andes. The combination of high elevation, intense sunlight, and diverse soils produces wines of purity, elegance, and structure. Guided by winemakers Jose Galante and Jorge Cabeza, Salentein's philosophy centres on expressing terroir and crafting wines of depth and balance, earning worldwide recognition for excellence and sustainability.
Food and drinking
Good with red meat, lamb and risotto. Ready now, and will hold for a few years yet. Serve at 16–18°C.