Alamos Malbec: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

Alamos Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Alamos (Catena). Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Blackberry, plum, violet, cocoa and pairs well with Steak, burgers and BBQ.

Michael's take

“Classic Andean grit, punchy plum value.”

Tasting profile

Type
Red
Grape
Malbec
Country
Argentina
Producer
Alamos (Catena)
Body
full-bodied
Acidity
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
Light oak
Price
$ · under $15

What to eat with Alamos Malbec

  • Steak
  • burgers
  • BBQ
  • empanadas
  • hard cheeses

When to open it

  • Steak night
  • BBQ
  • weeknight red
  • crowd-pleaser

Where to buy Alamos Malbec

Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.

Questions people ask

What does Alamos Malbec taste like?

Alamos Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Blackberry, plum, violet, cocoa. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is light. Michael's note: Classic Andean grit, punchy plum value.

What food goes with Alamos Malbec?

Michael pairs Alamos Malbec with Steak, burgers, BBQ, empanadas and hard cheeses. It works best for Steak night, BBQ, weeknight red and crowd-pleaser.

How much does Alamos Malbec cost?

Alamos Malbec falls in Michael's $ · under $15 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.

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