The US magazine Wine & Spirits recently published the 50 value brands of the year. In this article, readers may know about the three selected Argentinian wineries.In the June edition, Wine & Spirits magazine selected the best 50 brands of the world, which had an outstanding performance in the blind tastings during the last 12 months. Something important to bear in mind is that all these wines are priced under USD 20, which means that these 50 brands offer exceptional value.
The list includes three Argentinian wineries selected as the best value brands of the last 12 months: Basso, Cruz Alta and Trivento.
In the case of Basso, Wine & Spirits points out that this traditional wine family in Mendoza offers “pure and expressive” Cabernet and Malbec. The wine highlighted by the magazine is San Carlos Reservado Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (USD16), which is “seductive and lush, and a truly great value.”
As regards other products of the winery, the magazine`s journalists point out San Carlos Reservado Malbec 2008 (USD16) and Valle de Uco Dos Fincas Red 2008 (USD 10). The first one “match the creamy texture and the red fruit flavors,” while the second one is an “opulent Cabernet, ideal to pair with steak tartare.”
Cruz Alta Gran Reserva Malbec 2006 (USD 20), from La Rural winery, was another selected wine. According to the magazine, this is a “modern-style Malbec and Bordeaux blends with a focus on ripe, voluptuous fruit flavors.”
Moreover, Wine & Spirits suggested drinking Bonarda Mendoza Reserva 2008 (USD 15) and Mendoza Chairman’s Red 2006 (USD20).
Finally, Golden Reserve Malbec 2007 (USD19), from Trivento winery, was another selected wine among the 50 “value brands of the year”. Besides, the US magazine suggests uncorking Select Pinot Noir 2008 (USD11) by the pool and the Reserve Malbec near the fireplace.
“Wine and Spirits” Link: http://www.wineandspiritsmagazine.com/issues/2010/June.html#J10_2
Re-print of the article “Three Argentinian wines among the 50 “Value Brands of the Year” written by Laura Saieg for Winesur.com
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