Appellation Vin de pays du lot
Variety 100% Malbec
Producer (Winery) Bodegas Callia
Region France
Sub-Region
Harvest (Vintage) 2009
One of the traditional “Bordeaux varietals”, Malbec has characteristics that fall somewhere between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A midseason ripener, it can bring very deep color, ample tannin, and a particular plum-like flavor component to add complexity to claret blends. Malbec is a finicky vine whose fruit is prone to rot and mildew in the cool, damp coastal climate of Bordeaux. But ask a Bordelais grower why there’s no Malbec around, and you’ll more likely get a dismissive shrug and sniff than a viticultural analysis. same is my tasting, simple..Malbec is also planted in Chile, and there’s relatively little and recent acreage in California and Australia. It is usually blended with other red varietals in these countries. But Malbec truly comes into its own in Argentina, where it is the major red varietal planted. I did't enjoy much this wine, not even for the price. Tasted a little bland, and even a tiny bit bitter though I'll give it some credit, I suppose it was the company and the food what made it a little better 50 pts.| Priority : ★
Appellation Tulum Valley
Variety 100% Malbec
Producer (Winery) Bodegas Callia
Region Argentina
Sub-Region San Juan
Harvest (Vintage) 2009
The nose is a bit neutral and inexpressive, could be Popular for the starter. Easy to drink. Nice nose of cedar. The palate is typical of an inexpensive table wine, but not offensive and quite serviceable. Not very impressed but I guess you do get what you paid for. Great nose, very fruity, but on the palette, the wine comes up very lacking. Too acidic and the finish is very short and somewhat harsh. I guess this will just be a jug wine to consume with burgers or something simple. 50 pts.| Priority : ★