Notes of: Dried Meat

Notes of: Charred Wood

Notes of: Mint

Notes of: Red Fruit

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Black Pepper

Sottano

Sottano Malbec Reserva

Argentina, Mendoza

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.9

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Sottano Malbec Reserva is a premium wine produced by Sottano, a renowned winery in Argentina's Mendoza region. The grapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the foothills of the Andes, where the cool climate and rocky soils impart unique characteristics to the wine. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in oak barrels for 12 months. The resulting wine is a deep ruby color with aromas of black fruit, vanilla, and spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied with soft tannins and a smooth finish. Sottano Malbec Reserva is a perfect example of the rich, soft style of Malbec that has made Argentina famous.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Sottano Malbec Reserva is a full-bodied red with a deep and dark garnet color.On the nose, aromas of black plums, blackberries and dried figs mingle with hints of coffee and dark chocolate. On the palate, this wine is plush and velvety, with a rich texture and long finish. Dark fruit flavors of blackberries and plums are balanced by subtle notes of tobacco, cedar and baking spices. Enjoy this wine with a hearty steak dinner or a charcuterie plate.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Smooth

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Velvety

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Malbec

ORIGINS

Winery: Sottano

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

3.9

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