This is the king of the red wines in Argentina. These grapes were picked by hand at 3200 feet elevation at the base of the Andes Mountains in Lujan de Cuyo. Only the free-run juice was used and a maceration was used before and after the fermentation of this Malbec. Fourteen months in French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES:Shows a dark violet color with an incredible nose of rich cherry, cassis, and plum. The full body shows hints of blackberry, mocha, vanilla spice, and coffee with a sweetness of tannins. A sturdy wine that has superb balance and a very long finish. Can be enjoyed now, or will age well. Serve with red meats, grilled dishes, heavier cheeses. A show stopper.
89 pts. - International Wine Review
"The Legado 2006 Malbec Reserva is a step up from the regular bottling, revealing more intensity of flavor. Made exclusively from free run juice and aged 14 months in French oak, it is medium dark ruby in color and offers a nose of spicy black and red fruit and nicely integrated sweet oak. On the palate it is well balanced with rich fruit and toasted oak flavors, sweet tannins and a long finish."
- Report #5 i-winereview.com
