Catena La Consulta Malbec 2022 – Uco Valley Argentine Red Wine

Mendoza, Argentina 🇦🇷 | 100% Malbec | 92 pts Vinous | Old Vines, Big Mood

Say hello to the heavyweight champ of Argentine red. Catena’s La Consulta Malbec 2022 doesn’t just show up — it commands the room. Born in the high-altitude vineyards of the Uco Valley and raised in French oak like a damn aristocrat, this wine is dark, juicy, floral, and spicy all at once — kind of like tango in a bottle.

Crafted under the fierce precision of Laura Catena and Alejandro Vigil, this Malbec channels over a century of winemaking legacy into one gorgeously structured, dangerously smooth red. We’re talking old vines, volcanic soils, and the kind of tannins that make steak weak in the knees.

💋 What It Tastes Like:

• Color: Deep violet, almost black, with purple glints that say “don’t mess.”

• Nose: Ripe red fruits, blackberry jam, crushed violets, a whiff of white pepper and tobacco.

• Palate: Juicy raspberries, blueberry compote, mocha dust, and spice. Creamy texture. Crunchy tannins. Total pleasure.

• Finish: Long, peppery, and lush like a sunset over the Andes. You’ll want to slow dance with it.

🍽 Pair It With:

• Carnivore Central: Ribeye, filet, short ribs — all of them bow to Malbec.

• Cheese Drama: Aged Gouda, sharp cheddar, or blue cheese for peak melt-in-your-mouth synergy.

• Veg Soulmates: Roasted eggplant, balsamic-glazed mushrooms, anything umami and sexy.

📦 Tech Specs (For the Data-Hungry Somms):

• Grape: 100% Malbec

• ABV: 13.7%

• Temp: 60–64°F (let it breathe a bit before it slaps)

• Region: La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza

• Aging: 13 months in French oak (1/3 new)

• Cellar Potential: Up to 10 years, if you can resist

• Size: 750ml of Argentine firepower

🚨 Why You Want This:

Because this isn’t just a Malbec — it’s the Malbec. From the family that put Argentina on the wine map and the vineyard that makes sommeliers weak in the knees. And yes, it’s as good as everyone says.

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