Piattelli Malbec Grand Reserve: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Piattelli Malbec Grand Reserve is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Piattelli. 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
“Dense dark plum, dark chocolate cocoa, rich structured French oak Cafayate powerhouse.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Malbec
- Country
- Argentina
- Producer
- Piattelli
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Piattelli Malbec Grand Reserve
- Grilled steak
- short ribs
- lamb
- aged cheddar
When to open it
- Steak night
- dinner party
- gift bottle
Where to buy Piattelli Malbec Grand Reserve
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Piattelli Malbec Grand Reserve taste like?
Piattelli Malbec Grand Reserve is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black plum, blackberry jam, mocha, vanilla, spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Dense dark plum, dark chocolate cocoa, rich structured French oak Cafayate powerhouse.
What food goes with Piattelli Malbec Grand Reserve?
Michael pairs Piattelli Malbec Grand Reserve with Grilled steak, short ribs, lamb and aged cheddar. It works best for Steak night, dinner party and gift bottle.
How much does Piattelli Malbec Grand Reserve cost?
Piattelli Malbec Grand Reserve falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 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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