Outstanding scores for our Malbec Wines in the Decanter World Wine Awards
Now in its 19th year, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is the world’s largest and most influential wine competition, with unrivaled global reach. Judged by top wine experts from around the globe, DWWA is trusted internationally for its rigorous judging process. It aims at selecting the products which best represent their style and terroir throughout the globe.
Within the category of wines from the New World, along with those from New Zealand, Chile, Canada, South Africa and Australia, Argentine wines have been exceptionally well represented this year, with superb results, and a total of 41 medals.
As part of the rigorous judging process, in this 19th edition, almost 250 expert judges, including 41 Masters of Wine and 13 Master Sommeliers, evaluated 18,244 wines from 54 countries at DWWA 2022, making it a record year for wines tasted, which concluded with a selection of the best exponents.
Great scores for our malbecs
Our wines have achieved an outstanding performance in this contest, obtaining high scores within the different lines of the Rutini portfolio:
Single Vineyard Altamira Malbec 2019
97 points
Made entirely with Malbec grapes from our Altamira vineyard, 80% of this wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. It has an aging potential of 15 years.
In Altamira, these vines produce low yields. When the grapes are ripe, a great aromatic concentration is obtained, highlighting floral aromas on the nose with a predominance of violets and lavender, and a particular aniseed character. These notes are combined with others of cocoa and toast provided by the wine’s aging in oak. On the palate, it is firm with round tannins. It has a fresh and persistent finish.
Single Vineyard Gualtallary Malbec 2019
95 points
Made with 100% Malbec grapes from Gualtallary, 50% of this wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. It has an aging potential of 15 years.
It is a lively purple wine, with dense garnet reflections. Very aromatic, it surprises us with its intense floral and fruity aromas, reminiscent of violets, cherries, plums, and blueberries. It is broad on the palate, where it displays a unique expression of both the Malbec grape, as well as from the terroir where it was born. The red fruits and berries, as well as the spices (pepper, vanilla), are enhanced by the wine’s aging in oak, which brings about accents of cocoa and tobacco. In the aftertaste, a fleeting astringency and bright acidity guarantee a long aging potential.
Rutini Dominio Malbec 2020
95 points
Made with 100% Malbec grapes from La Consulta, 20% of the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. It has an aging potential of 10 years.
It is a limpid garnet red, portraying violet reflections. On the nose, fruity aromas such as plum, floral aromas such as violet, and a spicy touch of licorice stand out. In the mouth, the typicity of the varietal is granted through flavors of black fruits. It is a juicy and fresh wine, with balanced acidity.
Apartado Gran Malbec 2019
94 points
This is a blend of Malbecs from our different vineyards, made with 40% Malbec from Gualtallary, 40% Malbec from Altamira, and 20% Malbec from La Consulta. It has been aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, and has 15 years of aging potential.
It is an intense red wine with dazzling violet reflections. On the nose, it is complex and elegant, with very diverse floral and fruit notes, along with subtle aniseed. On the palate, it is a highly concentrated wine, very long and complex. It is fruit-forward and powerful; these aspects being complemented by some of the La Consulta terroir’s characteristics, such as licorice. It has notes of cocoa and coffee, provided by the medium toasting of the barrel, which are very pleasant. It is a grand Malbec, with a lengthy, polished finish.
Rutini Colección Cabernet Franc/Malbec 2020
93 points
This is a blend of 50% Cabernet Franc and 50% Malbec. 10% of the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. It has an aging potential of 6 years.
It is a lively violet color, with ruby highlights. On the nose, it showcases spicy aromas of saffron, curry, and smoke. Menthol, cooked tomato, and fresh oregano are also notes which emerge. On the palate, it is a round wine, where the fruity flavors of plum and cassis stand out. Its well-achieved acidity provides a lively freshness.