Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2023 (750 ML)
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Description
Terrazas de los Andes makes this Malbec from vineyards across Mendoza's premier zones, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. The 2023 Reserva sees partial barrel aging and represents a modern take on the varietal, lighter in hand than its structure might suggest.
The wine opens with dark fruit and earthy tones, touched by a subtle floral lift and hints of balsamic herbs. On the palate it's dry and juicy, with a soft, supple mouthfeel and a clean finish that invites another sip. Tart red fruit and white plum notes anchor the middle, supported by pillowy tannins and a leathery earth quality. This is thirst-quenching rather than austere, best enjoyed now but with enough substance to age another decade if you prefer to wait.
Expert Reviews
This opens with earthy notes, dark fruit and dark olives, lifted by a subtle floral character. The palate is fresh and approachable with a clean, uncomplicated finish. The grapes for this wine come from various sites, predominantly Altamira. Drink now.
The 2023 Malbec Reserva Terrazas de los Andes, made from grapes from Uco and Luján de Cuyo, is a modern red for the category. Partially aged in barrels for up to a month, it presents a fruity aroma with an appealing cherry note and a backdrop of flowers and balsamic herbs. Dry and juicy, with a soft, slender mouthfeel, the 2023 is more thirst-quenching than it is structured.
The 2023 Malbec Reserva is well-made and sanguine in tart red fruit and a bite of white plum. The pillowy tannins support lengthy, medium-bodied richness and leathery earth, with the structure to go another 10-12 years. A pioneer of mountain winegrowing since the early 1990s, Terrazas have introduced Extremo Malbec to honor the extreme challenges of farming the highest working vineyard in Gualtallary, El Espinillo, at 5,413-feet elevation. The wines come from Lujan de Cuyo and Valle de Uco. The La Perla winery in Pedriel was built in 1895. Lucas Lowi and Maximiliano Ardanaz lead the winemaking team. (Jeb Dunnuck, May 2025)