Trivento Golden Reserve Review – Vintage 2018- WS 90

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Trivento Golden Reserve - Vintage 2018

This wine was purchased in November 21, 2021 and drank In November 2023. This wine was rated at 90 in Wine Spectator.  This wine had a purchase price of $20 and a drinking window between 2021 and 2024. This was purchased at NB Liquor near Costco.

Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec is a premium wine produced by the Trivento winery, located in Mendoza, Argentina. Trivento was founded in 1996 and has grown to become one of the leading wineries in Argentina. The winery’s name, “Trivento,” is derived from the three winds that blow through the region, which help to create a unique terroir for the grapes to grow.
The Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec is made from grapes that are carefully selected from the best vineyards in the Mendoza region. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, which gives it a complex and well-balanced flavor. The wine has notes of blackberry, plum, and chocolate, with a long and smooth finish.
Trivento is committed to sustainable winemaking practices, with a focus on reducing their impact on the environment and supporting the local community. They also offer a range of other wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Chardonnay, all of which are crafted with the same attention to quality and sustainability as their Malbec.
Trivento winery's wine master, Victoria Prandina, has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry and is committed to producing high-quality and sustainable wines.

Wine Spectator Review: December 15, 2021

Kim Marcus

 

WS Rating – 90

 

 

TriVento Malbec Luján de Cuyo Golden Reserve 2018

A structured red, with fine-grained tannins backing the mincemeat and dried berry flavors. Notes of paprika midpalate lead to cigar box accents on the finish. Drink now through 2024. 60,000 cases made, 8,109 cases imported.

Primary Grape

Malbec
Malbec originated in Southwest France, where it’s also known as Côt; it is still the main grape in the area’s top appellation, Cahors. It was once a significant blending partner in Bordeaux’s reds, but has largely fallen out of favor there. Farther north in France, it has a presence in the Loire Valley. However, Malbec today is most associated with Argentina, where it has become the signature red grape. It’s also grown in other New World regions, including Chile and

 
Characteristics
Malbec originated in Southwest France, where it’s also known as Côt; it is still the main grape in the area’s top appellation, Cahors. It was once a significant blending partner in Bordeaux’s reds, but has largely fallen out of favor there. Farther north in France, it has a presence in the Loire Valley. However, Malbec today is most associated with Argentina, where it has become the signature red grape. It’s also grown in other New World regions, including Chile and Australia.
Malbec is mid-ripening, has thick skins and small, concentrated dark purple berries that make for structured, full-bodied wines. The grape thrives in several soil types, but has shown an affinity for limestone, as well as clay and sand. In the vineyard, common threats include frost, rot and coulure, making dry conditions ideal.
In general, Malbec shows a range of black and red fruit, including plum and raspberry, as well as rich notes of chocolate and licorice, and some herbal and spice accents. Cahors Malbec tends to have hefty tannins and can be quite rustic and savory. Argentina’s Malbecs are typically lusher, with softer tannins and juicier fruit.