Winery Valle de la Puerta - Alta Malbec

Winery Valle de la PuertaAlta Malbec

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Alta Malbec of Winery Valle de la Puerta is a red wine from the region of Famatina of La Rioja.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
The Alta Malbec of the Winery Valle de la Puerta is in the top 5 of wines of Famatina.

Taste structure of the Alta Malbec from the Winery Valle de la Puerta

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Alta Malbec of Winery Valle de la Puerta in the region of La Rioja is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Alta Malbec of Winery Valle de la Puerta in the region of La Rioja often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Valle de la Puerta's Alta Malbec.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
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

Alta Malbec - 2018
In the top 5 of of Famatina wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Alta Malbec - 2017
In the top 5 of of Famatina wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Alta Malbec - 2016
In the top 5 of of Famatina wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Alta Malbec - 2015
In the top 5 of of Famatina wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Alta Malbec - 2014
In the top 5 of of Famatina wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Alta Malbec - 2013
In the top 5 of of Famatina wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Alta Malbec - 2012
In the top 5 of of Famatina wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Alta Malbec from Winery Valle de la Puerta are 2017, 2018, 2015, 2014 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery Valle de la Puerta

The winery offers 28 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Famatina in the region of La Rioja

The Winery Valle de la Puerta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Famatina to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine La Rioja
In the top 3000 of of Argentina wines
In the top 5 of of Famatina wines
In the top 55000 of red wines
In the top 85000 wines of the world

The wine region of Famatina

Famatina is a remote, Dry and dusty river valley in the foothills of the Andes, within the La Rioja region of Argentina. Torrontés is by far the most important Grape variety planted in Famatina, and produces fresh, Aromatic white wines. The ever-present Malbec produces excellent wines in the region as well, along with Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The small town of Famatina and the slightly larger town of Chilecito are home to the region's 500 or so small, family-owned vineyards.


The wine region of La Rioja

La Rioja is a wine region in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in western Argentina, North of Mendoza and San Juan. Unlike its Spanish namesake, it has traditionally been associated most closely with white wines. The mountainous Terroir of the region is particularly suited to the Torrontés Riojano variety, which produces Fruity, Soft, Aromatic whites. Bonarda, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec can also be found growing throughout the region.

News related to this wine

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An overview of the Rully appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Rully. Situated at the end of the Côte de Beaune region, it marks the begining of the côte chalonnaise with such a diversity of landscapes. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines ...

An overview of Morey Saint Denis appellation

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The word of the wine: Honest

A simple and pleasant wine, without any great quality and without any defects.

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