Nieto Senetiner Malbec: A Sommelier's Take

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

Nieto Senetiner Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Nieto Senetiner. 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

“Ripe dark blackberry, sweet tobacco, classic plush and muscular Luján de Cuyo Malbec.”

Tasting profile

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

What to eat with Nieto Senetiner Malbec

  • Steak
  • burgers
  • BBQ
  • empanadas
  • hard cheeses

When to open it

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

Where to buy Nieto Senetiner Malbec

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

Questions people ask

What does Nieto Senetiner Malbec taste like?

Nieto Senetiner 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: Ripe dark blackberry, sweet tobacco, classic plush and muscular Luján de Cuyo Malbec.

What food goes with Nieto Senetiner Malbec?

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

How much does Nieto Senetiner Malbec cost?

Nieto Senetiner 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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