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Bodega Los Toneles Tonel 22 Malbec
Bodega Los Toneles · Mendoza · Argentina
$6.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 86-point score from Wine Enthusiast 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
A lighter, fresh Mendoza Malbec: red plum, violet and pomegranate with soft tannins and a clean, bright finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Argentine Malbec but prefer a fresher, less jammy style.
Why buy it
It delivers recognizable Mendoza Malbec character at an everyday price, with enough oak polish for steak or burgers but a lighter feel for casual sipping.
Best for
Grilled meats, pizza, empanadas, mild cheeses and weeknight dinners.
Style
Dry, medium-bodied, fruit-forward Malbec with soft tannins and vibrant acidity.
Drinks like
Lighter Mendoza Malbec, juicy young Cabernet Franc, or fruit-driven unoaked/partly oaked reds.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly; straightforward, dry and easy to pair.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled steak or burgers · mild cheeses · dark chocolate · empanadas or pasta with a rustic tomato sauce
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F / 16-18°C
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; let the first glass breathe for a few minutes.
- Glassware:
- Universal red wine glass or Bordeaux-style glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now; this is built for freshness rather than long cellaring.
- 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
Tonel 22 Malbec is an easy-drinking Mendoza red with violet, red plum and pomegranate notes, soft tannins and bright acidity. A short partial oak maturation adds gentle roundness without making the wine heavy.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Malbec
- Grapes
- 100% Malbec
- Producer
- Bodega Los Toneles
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- Mendoza
- Appellation
- Mendoza
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Grapes are described as coming from vineyards in Mendoza's Primera Zona and the Andes area.
- Vessel:
- Traditional vinification in concrete vessels.
About the winery · Bodega Los Toneles ›
Bodega Los Toneles is part of Familia Millan and is described by the group as Mendoza's urban winery. Its original 1922 architecture was restored beginning in 2010 and is considered Cultural Heritage of Mendoza. The winery works with epoxy-lined cement vats, stainless steel tanks, concrete vessels and eggs, oak barrels and barriques for different wine programs. Tonel 22 is the accessible Malbec tier within the Toneles range.
Critic reviews
86/100Wine Enthusiast
“Straightforward red with strawberry, bell pepper and baked red-fruit notes on a simple, lightweight palate.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bodega Los Toneles Tonel 22 Malbec dry or sweet?
- Bodega Los Toneles Tonel 22 Malbec is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Bodega Los Toneles Tonel 22 Malbec taste like?
- A lighter, fresh Mendoza Malbec: red plum, violet and pomegranate with soft tannins and a clean, bright finish.
- What food pairs with Bodega Los Toneles Tonel 22 Malbec?
- It pairs well with grilled steak or burgers, mild cheeses, dark chocolate and empanadas or pasta with a rustic tomato sauce.
- How should I serve Bodega Los Toneles Tonel 22 Malbec?
- Serve at 60-65°F / 16-18°C. No decant needed; let the first glass breathe for a few minutes. Glass: Universal red wine glass or Bordeaux-style glass.
- Is Bodega Los Toneles Tonel 22 Malbec a good value?
- At $6.99 it carries a verified 86-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Bodega Los Toneles Tonel 22 Malbec?
- 750 ml bottle.