Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2020
- js93
- v92
- wa90
Fresh and fragrant nose of lavander, balsamic, plums, thyme, black pepper and sweet black cherries. Nice crunchy graphite texture, with a lovely core of fruit concentration supported by a lively acidity. Smart and delicious.
James Suckling
- js93
"Ripe cherries, lavender, shea butter and milk chocolate. It’s full-bodied with round, ripe tannins and a creamy texture. Seamless and caressing with a long, polished finish."
Vinous
- v92
The 2020 Malbec Golden Reserve was 85% aged in one-fifth new barrels, the rest in . The nose offers extremely clear notes of both ripe and fresh fruit, such as cherry and floral aromas, including violets. Having spent a year in the bottle, it's firm with voluminous tannins. Silky but crisp with a nimble flow. The trick to achieving a profile like this in a warm year is the 8% dash of grapes from the 2021 harvest, even though the earlier year remains on the label (the law allows this up to a 15% share).
Wine Advocate
- wa90
The 2020 Golden Reserve Malbec matured in well-seasoned and neutral barriques, and 20% of the volume was in French oak foudres for 12 months. It's ripe and juicy, with 14% alcohol and a dry finish, and the higher percentage of foudre has helped to keep the balance and freshness and the oak integrated into the wine. One million bottles produced.