The 2020 Malbec Tikal Amorio from Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley was 80% aged in barrels. Purple in the glass. The nose presents notes of ripe plum, herbs and floral hints over gentle but well-defined aromas from the aging process. Delicate in the mouth with a leisurely, juicy flow and taut texture, flavors of oak and candy gather at the back of the throat. A convincing, flavorful combination.
91 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous (Nov 2022)
Tikal sources the fruit for this wine from vineyards in Paraje Altamira, aging the juice for a year in 50 percent new French and American oak. As one panelist pointed out, with intense black fruit, toasty oak notes and a luscious finish, it would make it a perfect steakhouse wine. Decadent and satisfying.
91 points, Wine & Spirits (Oct 2022)
Bold and muscular, this red boasts heavy slate, smoke and spice notes up front, which are inlaid with cassis. Unfurls around rich blackberry and plum flavors, with molasses and dusty cocoa accents. Ends with firming tannins. Drink now through 2036. 9,000 cases made, 4,300 cases imported.
90 points, Aaron Romano, Wine Spectator (Oct 2022)
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