Vina Cobos Felino Malbec: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Vina Cobos Felino Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Vina Cobos (Paul Hobbs). 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
“Bright dark plum, fresh boysenberry, subtle hints of sweet baking spice, and vibrant, juicy Mendoza Malbec balance.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Malbec
- Country
- Argentina
- Producer
- Vina Cobos (Paul Hobbs)
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Vina Cobos Felino Malbec
- Grilled steak
- short ribs
- lamb
- aged cheddar
When to open it
- Steak night
- dinner party
- gift bottle
Where to buy Vina Cobos Felino Malbec
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Questions people ask
What does Vina Cobos Felino Malbec taste like?
Vina Cobos Felino Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black plum, blackberry jam, mocha, vanilla, spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Bright dark plum, fresh boysenberry, subtle hints of sweet baking spice, and vibrant, juicy Mendoza Malbec balance.
What food goes with Vina Cobos Felino Malbec?
Michael pairs Vina Cobos Felino Malbec with Grilled steak, short ribs, lamb and aged cheddar. It works best for Steak night, dinner party and gift bottle.
How much does Vina Cobos Felino Malbec cost?
Vina Cobos Felino Malbec falls in Michael's $$ · $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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