Tikal Amorio Malbec: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Tikal Amorio Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Tikal (Ernesto Catena). Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black fruit, violets, graphite, espresso, structured and pairs well with Ribeye, lamb and braised short ribs.
Michael's take
“Concentrated black cherry, dark cocoa, subtle smoky oak, and velvety, full-bodied Mendoza Malbec depth.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Malbec
- Country
- Argentina
- Producer
- Tikal (Ernesto Catena)
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$$ · $25–50
What to eat with Tikal Amorio Malbec
- Ribeye
- lamb
- braised short ribs
When to open it
- Special occasion
- impress-the-guests
- cellar-worthy
Where to buy Tikal Amorio Malbec
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Tikal Amorio Malbec taste like?
Tikal Amorio Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black fruit, violets, graphite, espresso, structured. Acidity is medium, tannin is high and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Concentrated black cherry, dark cocoa, subtle smoky oak, and velvety, full-bodied Mendoza Malbec depth.
What food goes with Tikal Amorio Malbec?
Michael pairs Tikal Amorio Malbec with Ribeye, lamb and braised short ribs. It works best for Special occasion, impress-the-guests and cellar-worthy.
How much does Tikal Amorio Malbec cost?
Tikal Amorio Malbec falls in Michael's $$$ · $25–50 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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