Versado Malbec 2013, Lujan De Cuyo, Mendoza
Critic Reviews (3)
The rocks beneath the earth precede the rich, dark fruit. After the berries and the candy beets and the spices...
Versado is the Argentine project by Peter Gamble and Ann Sperling of Niagara. It is a full bodied, dense red with a...
A fine, balanced, succulent and savoury malbec, with bright acids and supple-firm tannins. Alcohol is palate warming...
Community Reviews (3)
A bit hard to describe the essence of this higher altitude Argentine Malbec. There's good typicity with red and dark fruit, some savoury soy and hoisin, herbal quality and a hint of licorice. The oak is not insignificant with vanillin and cholcolate, but not overbearing either. It's hot and big with 14.8% ABV, which adds sweetness. But at the same time it strives for lift, vibrancy and elegance in the Sperling style, with medium plus acidity and a touch of VA. I'm not sure it all comes together, being a bit disjointed. Nonetheless it gets marks for complexity, length, balance and drinkability.