Tintonegro Malbec Limestone Block 2016 sku_2113056 Pair with barbecued beef ribs

Pair with barbecued beef ribs

PALATE: Rich and mouth filling

Wine Spectator 90 points - Distinctive for the lemon drop flavors and hints of lime and kiwifruit

Despite the big-brute flavor

This 100% agave tequila is aged in white oak barrels for up to nine months

Tintonegro Malbec Limestone Block 2016 sku_2113056 Pair with barbecued beef ribsThe 2016 Malbec Limestone Block was sourced from a single vineyard in the Chacayes zone where the soils are rich in limestone. Co fermented with some Cabernet Franc in concrete vats, it matured in used, neutral, well seasoned oak barrels for nine months. It's not very varietal and is more about the soils, with a soft palate, round tannins and good acidity. Initial chemical aromas suggest paint and raw oak. This Malbec from a forgettable vintage feels