Durigutti Malbec Mendoza (2012)
Winery: | Durigutti |
Region: | Argentina » Mendoza |
Varietal: | Malbec |
Type: | Table Wines |
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Durigutti on SnoothDecember 2017
Dark dusty earth flavors with dark chocolate and moist soil, becomes a touch floral before sinking into smoky, rich oak and earth. Read More
December 2017
Dusty fall leaves and blackberry aromas with light floral notes. Tart and juicy red fruit notes of cherry and strawberry on the palate, easy drinking and a bit chunky with medium acidity and a finish of light flower petal and perfume. Read More
December 2017
Fruity but syrupy notes of red currant and strawberry on the nose with pungent smoky minerality. Equally fruity and earthy on the palate with a burst of ripe red current and raspberry fruit on entry followed by a pop of acidity and a slow, smoldering burn of gritty tannins and sharp spice covered in chocolate. Read More
April 2014
Great. Meaty with lots of tannins. Thoroughly enjoyable. Read More
May 2013
Decent bog-standard malbec. No standing on ceremony here: the inky nose is present, albeit a little muted, and the traditional sweet, red fruits come across reasonably well, with a touch of iron. It just feels like it could try a little harder, with more concentration and a touch more complexity. A decent pairing for milder meats. (AV 85, http:/... Read More
May 2013
A bonarda that delivers, as much as bonarda can. There's almost no bouquet, which may come as a relief for this varietal, and the rich taste of raspberry jam isn't overly blocked by the extant tannins. (AV 86, http://argovino.com/?p=232) Read More
January 2013
Soft fruit leads to bright acidity and soft tannins. Food friendly. Read More
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