An under $10 daily drinker from Aldi, we review the latest vintage of the Exquisite Collection Malbec.
Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina.
The Exquisite Collection Malbec is available exclusively at Aldi and now sells for $8.99 (a $1 increase from the last vintage). It is imported by Pampa Beverages.
From the bottle:
Located in the foothills of the Andes Mountains you will find Argentina’s high-altitude wine region of Mendoza. A place where the climate and geography create perfect conditions for its best known varietal, Malbec. A full-bodied dry wine with notes of black cherry and plum, this Malbec has a long spicy finish. It pairs well with barbecued red meat, ribs, mild cheeses and is best served at room temperature.
Bottled by Mendoza Vineyards
13.5% Alcohol
We absolutely loved the 2018 vintage of this wine, but unfortunately it has been a bit hit or miss since that point. Today we check out the 2021 vintage.
The 2021 Exquisite Collection Malbec begins with a pleasing but muted aroma of blackberry, plum, black tea and a little cedar.
Tasting the medium to full-bodied wine reveals lots of fruit, good spice, good structure and a smooth mouthfeel. Mostly dry but with just a touch of sweetness, this is a good but not great buy at only $9.
It ends with a medium long finish of tart fruit and touches of oaky spice.
2021 Exquisite Collection Malbec
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And here’s our previous review of the 2020 vintage:
The 2020 Exquisite Collection Malbec begins with a pleasing but muted aroma of blackberry, plum, black tea and a little cedar. Tasting the medium to full-bodied wine reveals lots of fruit, good spice and good structure and while it’s a bit smoother than the 2019, it still lacks the depth of flavor of the 2018.
Mostly dry but with a touch of sweetness, this is a good but not great buy at only $8. It ends with a medium long finish of tart fruit and touches of oaky spice.
2020 Exquisite Collection Malbec
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