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Marcelo Pelleriti Wines / Pelleriti Priore Malbec
Marcelo Pelleriti Wines / Pelleriti Priore · Mendoza · Argentina
$12.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 95-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
Blueberry, black cherry, plum and pepper wrapped in a velvety, lightly cocoa-and-tobacco oak frame.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like plush Argentine Malbec, ripe fruit, and smoother tannins with some French-oak complexity.
Why buy it
It is the verified Signature tier, not just a basic Malbec, and the UPC is tied to a well-reviewed Uco Valley bottling.
Best for
Grilled beef, cozy dinners, and shoppers who want a polished red around the $20-$30 range.
Style
Dry, medium-to-full-bodied Uco Valley Malbec with dark fruit, balanced acidity, soft tannins and moderate oak.
Drinks like
Ripe Mendoza Malbec, polished New World Cabernet Sauvignon, or fruit-forward Bordeaux-style reds.
Experience level
Easy for casual Malbec drinkers, with enough structure and critic support for more experienced shoppers.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled skirt steak with chimichurri · short ribs or pot roast · mushroom empanadas · aged cheddar or manchego
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 57-61°F
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes if the bottle is young or just opened
- Glassware:
- Bordeaux or large red-wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Current release is suitable now; structured vintages can generally hold short-to-medium term.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Marcelo Pelleriti Signature Malbec is a polished Uco Valley red with dark fruit, soft tannins and a smooth French-oak frame. It is medium-to-full bodied, balanced, and built for grilled meats, hearty weeknight dinners, or a richer red-wine glass.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Malbec
- Grapes
- 100% Malbec
- Producer
- Marcelo Pelleriti Wines / Pelleriti Priore
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- Mendoza
- Appellation
- Valle de Uco
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Marcelo Pelleriti and Miguel Priore are listed as winegrowers; PF Wines lists Marcelo Pelleriti as director and winemaker.
- Vineyard source:
- Valle de Uco, Mendoza; PF Wines lists La Consulta and Vista Flores at about 1000 meters elevation.
- Vessel:
- Fermentation with cold maceration, controlled-temperature alcoholic fermentation and hand pigeage; malolactic fermentation in barrels.
About the winery · Marcelo Pelleriti Wines / Pelleriti Priore ›
Marcelo Pelleriti Signature Malbec is part of the Marcelo Pelleriti Wines range from Mendoza, Argentina. The Signature Malbec is presented as the label's flagship Malbec and a Mendoza-focused expression of the variety. The wine is sourced from high-elevation Uco Valley sites and is made with French-oak aging for polish and structure. The technical sheet names Marcelo Pelleriti and Miguel Priore as the winegrowers.
Critic reviews
95/100James Suckling
“Aromas noted include black cherries, blueberries, sandalwood and violets; full note is behind subscription access.”
95/100James Suckling
“Blueberries, herbs, cocoa powder, white pepper and cigar box, with supple tannins and a juicy long finish.”
91/100Wine Enthusiast
“Balanced and versatile Malbec with peppercorn, sweet cherry, spice, red fruit and tobacco notes.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Marcelo Pelleriti Wines / Pelleriti Priore Malbec dry or sweet?
- Marcelo Pelleriti Wines / Pelleriti Priore 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 Marcelo Pelleriti Wines / Pelleriti Priore Malbec taste like?
- Blueberry, black cherry, plum and pepper wrapped in a velvety, lightly cocoa-and-tobacco oak frame.
- What food pairs with Marcelo Pelleriti Wines / Pelleriti Priore Malbec?
- It pairs well with grilled skirt steak with chimichurri, short ribs or pot roast, mushroom empanadas and aged cheddar or Manchego.
- How should I serve Marcelo Pelleriti Wines / Pelleriti Priore Malbec?
- Serve at 57-61°F. 20-30 minutes if the bottle is young or just opened. Glass: Bordeaux or large red-wine glass.
- Is Marcelo Pelleriti Wines / Pelleriti Priore Malbec a good value?
- At $12.99 it carries a verified 95-point score from James Suckling; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Marcelo Pelleriti Wines / Pelleriti Priore Malbec?
- 750 ml bottle.