Grandes Malbecs: insuperáveis nos seus preços.

Great Malbecs I blind-tasted 4 great Malbecs with prices that are worth it. When you want to drink a great Malbec without breaking the bank, consider these wines. They are excellent wines between R$150 and R$200. I consider these wines to be true finds. Which one will stand out in the blind tasting? What is the difference between these wines and the best from Argentina? They are mid-range wines. In this range, you find the best quality for the R$ invested. From here, the wines improve little and the price increases significantly. Hermandad Malbec 2019 Produced by Falasco Wines. Vineyards in San Carlos, Uco Valley in Mendoza, 1,100m. 14.5% alcohol. 12 months in French oak barrels, 60% new, with medium toasting. Producer's notes: violet color; Aromas of black fruits (blackberry, plum), dried fruits, caramel, and vanilla; long finish. 93 points on Descorchados. Best price on Google: R$160. Manos Negras Artesano Paraje Altamira 2018 Produced by Manos Negras. The website was unavailable, I used information from Descorchados. Vineyard in Altamira, Uco Valley. 90% Malbec and the other 10% are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot: the grapes are co-fermented. 14.4% alcohol. 12 months in barrels, 20% new. Notes: aromas of tart red fruits, floral notes, spices, and herbs; excellent acidity and firm tannins, a lively wine. 95 points on Descorchados. Best price on Google: R$200. Luca Old Vine Malbec 2020 Produced by Luca Wines, owned by Laura Catena. Winery created in 1999 to produce great wines in small quantities. From 3 old vineyards, all in the Uco Valley at 1070m, over 50 years old. 13.7% alcohol. 12 months in French oak, 35% new and 65% second use. Producer's notes: deep purple color; aromas of spices, black and red fruit with notes of chocolate and espresso; lively acidity and a great finish with great concentration and balance; still a teenager. 94 points from Descorchados (2021). Best price on Google: R$160. Zorzal Eggo Tinto de Tiza Malbec 2018 Produced by Zorzal, owned by the Michelini brothers, who are among the most competent and creative winemakers in Argentina. Vineyards in Gualtallary in the Uco Valley at 1350m. 14.5% alcohol. Fermented in concrete eggs, where it is also aged. Notes: deep red color with purple hues; red fruits, herbs and floral notes; excellent structure and volume. The wine's name refers to the eggs in which it is fermented and aged (Eggo) and the chalky/limestone characteristics (Tiza) of the vineyard soil. 97 points from Descorchados. Best price on Google: R$150.