Thursday, November 15, 2012

Michel Torino Ciclos Malbec Merlot 2008

Variety: Malbec, Merlot
Country of origin: Argentina
Wine appellation: Northeast, sub appellation Salta/Cafayate
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 14.0%
Color: deep black red with carmine meniscus
Bouquet: intense, forest fruits, mainly blackberries, overripe black sour cherries, black chocolate, smoke
Taste: full body, concentrated fruit, mulberries, black sour cherries, very big in the mouth, round,silky tannins, black chocolate, hint of vanilla, longer finish
Recommended food pairing: steak
Overall score: 4+8+12+7+8=89
Price: CZK 350
Stopper: single piece cork
Big concentrated Malbec with excellent oak support.

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