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Alamos Malbec
Alamos · Mendoza · Argentina
$11.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 91-point score from James Suckling at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Dark berries and cherry with white pepper, soft tannins and a touch of chocolatey oak.
You’ll like this if…
A good pick if you like plush Malbec, fruit-forward Cabernet, smooth red blends or reds that work well with grilled meat.
Why buy it
It delivers the familiar Mendoza Malbec profile - ripe dark fruit, gentle spice and a velvety finish - in an easy, crowd-friendly style.
Best for
Grilled steak, burgers, ribs, pasta with meat sauce and casual dinners where you want a fuller red without harsh tannins.
Style
Fruit-forward, smooth, medium-to-full-bodied Argentine Malbec with moderate oak influence.
Drinks like
Argentine Malbec, softer California Cabernet Sauvignon, fruit-driven red blends.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but still satisfying for Malbec drinkers who want a dependable everyday bottle.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
seared steak or filet · barbecued ribs · lasagna · baked ham or meat loaf
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- Decant or let breathe for about 20 minutes to open the fruit and soften the tannins.
- Glassware:
- Bordeaux-style red wine glass or any large red wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Ready to drink now.
- After opening:
- Re-cork and refrigerate; best within 3-4 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Alamos Malbec is an approachable Mendoza red with blackberry, dark cherry, white pepper and chocolate notes, backed by soft tannins and a smooth finish. It is a friendly choice for grilled meats, casual dinners and anyone looking for classic Argentine Malbec character.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Malbec
- Grapes
- Malbec
- Producer
- Alamos
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- Mendoza
- Appellation
- Mendoza
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Lucía Vaieretti
- Vineyard source:
- High-elevation Mendoza vineyards at the foothills of the Andes; Alamos describes its vineyards as 3,000 to 5,000 feet in elevation.
- Vessel:
- Fermented in upright and conical tanks after a 72-hour cold soak.
About the winery · Alamos ›
Alamos focuses on approachable Argentine wines grown in Mendoza, near the foothills of the Andes. The winery describes its style as shaped by high-elevation vineyards, intense sunlight, cool evenings and snowmelt irrigation. Alamos emphasizes more than 120 years of family winemaking tradition and positions its wines as flavorful, accessible expressions of Argentina. Winemaker Lucía Vaieretti is identified by the winery as leading the wines.
Critic reviews
91/100James Suckling
“Lots of cherry fruit with touches of white pepper and spices.”
88/100Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings
“Aromas and flavors of black raspberry, roasted fig, dark chocolate, and cola.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alamos Malbec dry or sweet?
- Alamos Malbec is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Alamos Malbec taste like?
- Dark berries and cherry with white pepper, soft tannins and a touch of chocolatey oak.
- What food pairs with Alamos Malbec?
- It pairs well with Seared steak or filet, Barbecued ribs, Lasagna and Baked ham or meat loaf.
- How should I serve Alamos Malbec?
- Serve at 60-65°F. Decant or let breathe for about 20 minutes to open the fruit and soften the tannins. Glass: Bordeaux-style red wine glass or any large red wine glass.
- Is Alamos Malbec a good value?
- At $11.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from James Suckling; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Alamos Malbec?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.