Bodega Toneles
Bodega Toneles Tonel 22 Malbec
3.8
Expert Rating
3.7
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Bodega Toneles Tonel 22 Malbec is a a full bodied red wine with obvious sweet oak pice notes and jammy blueberry fruit intended for immediate drinking. This wine delivers on what the Malbec grape has become famous for in Argentina, opulence and an affinity for oak. Crafted in Mendoza, about half of this wine sees a mix of French and American oak for up to a year, giving it an oaky punch that matches the fruit intensity. This is a great choice for a movie night.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The inky purple color of this Malbec is a hint of the ripeness of the fruit that is to come.Notes of blueberry and chocolate dominate the nose. The palate is rich and expansive with ripe tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is modest in length but pack with vanilla and coconut notes from oak maturation. This wines delivers a large amount of flavor with a minimum of fuss. Drink with mid-week fajitas and consume within a few years of vintage.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2026
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Smooth
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Malbec
ORIGINS
Winery: Bodega Toneles
Region: Mendoza
Mendoza is the largest wine-producing region in Argentina, located in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. It is known for its high-altitude vineyards, producing some of the country's most renowned wines. With a long history of winemaking, Mendoza is now one of the most important wine regions in South America. The territory of Mendoza can be divided into five large sub-regions, which give the varieties their particular characteristics: Valle de Uco GI, integrated by the departments of Tunuyán, Tupungato and San Carlos; Primera Zona, which includes the departments of Luján de Cuyo and Maipú; the Northern oasis (Lavalle and Las Heras), the East (San Martín, Rivadavia, Junín, Santa Rosa and La Paz) and the South (San Rafael, Malargüe and General Alvear), covering practically the entire provincial geography.
Mendoza has been producing wine since the 16th century, when Spanish settlers first brought vines to the region. Since then, the region has become a major producer of both red and white wines, with a focus on Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Torrontés. In recent years, Mendoza has become a leader in sustainable winemaking, with many producers focusing on organic and biodynamic practices.CUSTOMER RATING
3.7
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