Cruz Alta Malbec Reserve: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Cruz Alta Malbec Reserve is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Cruz Alta. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black plum, blackberry jam, mocha, vanilla, spice and pairs well with Grilled steak, short ribs and lamb.
Michael's take
“Plump dark plum, savory cocoa powder, subtle sweet tobacco, rich and velvety Mendoza warmth.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Malbec
- Country
- Argentina
- Producer
- Cruz Alta
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $ · under $15
What to eat with Cruz Alta Malbec Reserve
- Grilled steak
- short ribs
- lamb
- aged cheddar
When to open it
- Steak night
- dinner party
- gift bottle
Where to buy Cruz Alta Malbec Reserve
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Cruz Alta Malbec Reserve taste like?
Cruz Alta Malbec Reserve is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black plum, blackberry jam, mocha, vanilla, spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Plump dark plum, savory cocoa powder, subtle sweet tobacco, rich and velvety Mendoza warmth.
What food goes with Cruz Alta Malbec Reserve?
Michael pairs Cruz Alta Malbec Reserve with Grilled steak, short ribs, lamb and aged cheddar. It works best for Steak night, dinner party and gift bottle.
How much does Cruz Alta Malbec Reserve cost?
Cruz Alta Malbec Reserve 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.
More Malbec Michael has poured
- Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza$$ · $15–25
- Agua de Piedra Seleccion Malbec$ · under $15
- Alamos Malbec$ · under $15
- Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines$$ · $15–25
- Altos las Hormigas Clasico Malbec$ · under $15
- Antigal Uno Malbec$$ · $15–25
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