91 Points

2018 Amalaya Malbec

Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast,

“Herbal black fruit aromas are touched up by notes of earthy spice and cured meat. A prodding palate is both solid and tannic, while this Salta Malbec tastes of blackberry, dark plum, herbs and spices. A lush finish is equally stout, and overall you won't find much fault in this”

91 Points

2018 Amalaya Malbec

James Suckling, James Suckling, March 2020

“A bold, fruit-driven malbec with a lot of blueberry and forest-berry aromas and full, soft tannins that keep the generous body in check. Quite polished finish. Screw cap.”

90 Points

2020 Amalaya Malbec

Joaquín Hidalgo, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, March 2021

“I love the ultra young and fleshy 2020 Malbec that in reality contains 10% Tannat and 5% Petit Verdot. It's ripe without excess and was bottled after one-fourth of the volume spent eight months in oak barrels. So, the effect of the oak is not noticeable in the aromas or flavors, and the wine comes through as fruit-driven and juicy while still keeping the varietal profile. They produced no less than 720,000 bottles of this wine. It was bottled in September 2020.”

90 Points

2019 Amalaya Malbec

Tim Atkin, March 2020

“The Amalaya Malbec is blended with 10% Tannat and 5% Petit Verdot, as it has been for the last three vintages. Made with organic grapes from the Finca Las Mercedes, this has damson and blackberry fruit, some vanilla spice from oak staves and good texture. 2021-25”

92 Points

2018 Amalaya Gran Corte Malbec

Meredith May, October 2020

“The Malbec-based blend (9% Cab Franc and 6% Tannat) from high elevation vineyards, shows a graceful, plush persona with notes of lavender, jasmine and white peppered plums. A flush of vanilla on the finish, combined with a bright acidity, makes for a fine food pairing wine.”

91 Points

2019 Amalaya Gran Corte Malbec

Joaquín Hidalgo, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, March 2021

“The 2019 Gran Corte is a blend of 85% Malbec and 9% Cabernet Franc plus 6% Tannat that feel very integrated and complementary of each other. The wine comes through as serious and balanced, rich and ripe but without excess and with some tannins that would welcome some more time in bottle and/or food. 78,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2020.”

91 Points

2018 Amalaya Gran Corte Malbec

Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, October 2020

“A blend of Malbec with 9% Cabernet Franc and 6% Tannat, 100% of which spent time in French and American oak. A good example of a high-altitude wine. The nose conveys dark fruit and jam, prunes, blackberry, country herbs and red bell pepper plus hints of pyrazine. Indulgent at first, with a firm structure lent shape, volume and smooth texture by the good amount of oak. A satisfying northern wine.”

91 Points

2018 Amalaya Gran Corte Malbec

Tim Atkin, March 2020

“Always a reliable and enjoyable wine at the price, Gran Corte combines Malbec with 9% Cabernet Franc and 6% Tannat. Aged in older French and American barrels, it has bags of colour, plum and blueberry fruit, serious tannins, fresh acidity and some sweet oak spices. Especially commendable given the volumes involved. 2021-26”

90 Points

2018 Amalaya Gran Corte Malbec

James Suckling, James Suckling, April 2020

“Blackberries, figs and violet aromas oozing out from the glass with a juicy, round palate, propped up by wellcrafted, polished tannin. A blend of 85% malbec, 9% cabernet franc and 6% tannat. Drink now or hold”

91 Points

2019 Amalaya Blanco

James Suckling, James Suckling, April 2020

“This has attractive aromas of fresh lychees and peaches with tropical fruit and jasmine. The palate is a riot of juicy, fresh, vivid white peaches and melon. Drink now. Screw cap”