Bodega Altus - Malbec

Bodega AltusMalbec

3.4
Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0Note - 0
(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Malbec of Bodega Altus is a red wine from the region of Mendoza.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.

Taste structure of the Malbec from the Bodega Altus

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Malbec of Bodega Altus in the region of Mendoza is a powerful.

Details and technical informations about Bodega Altus's Malbec.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

Last vintages of this wine

Malbec - 2013
In the top 100 of of Mendoza wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Malbec - 2012
In the top 100 of of Mendoza wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of Malbec from Bodega Altus are 2012, 2013

Informations about the Bodega Altus

The winery offers 18 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Mendoza

The Bodega Altus is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Mendoza to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Mendoza
In the top 15000 of of Argentina wines
In the top 15000 of of Mendoza wines
In the top 300000 of red wines
In the top 550000 wines of the world

The wine region of Mendoza

Mendoza is by far the largest wine region in Argentina. Located on a high-altitude plateau at the edge of the Andes Mountains, the province is responsible for roughly 70 percent of the country's annual wine production. The French Grape variety Malbec has its New World home in the vineyards of Mendoza, producing red wines of great concentration and intensity. The province Lies on the western edge of Argentina, across the Andes Mountains from Chile.

News related to this wine

The Saint-Véran appellation seen by Kevin Tessieux

Kévin Tessieux, President of the appellation’s winegrower union, shares his perspective on the Saint-Véran appellation and tell us about the origin of its name. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux sociaux : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VinsdeBourgogneofficiel Twitter : https://twitter.com/VinsdeBourgogne​​​ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.li ...

The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Charles Lamboley

Charles Lamboley, marketing and communication director from Vignerons des Terres Secrètes, explains the differences between the appellation Mâcon-Villages and Mâcon plus a geographical denomination. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (March 2020). The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of t ...

The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The word of the wine: Casting

Preparatory phase of the wine-making process consisting in bursting the grapes in order to release the juice.

Other wines of Bodega Altus

See all wines from Bodega Altus

Other wines of Mendoza

See the best wines from of Mendoza

Other similar red wines

See the best red wines of Mendoza