Trivento - Eolo Malbec 2015
Trivento Description
Eolo is an enduring classic. Above the Mendoza River, winds blow through the century-old vineyard, providing perfect growing conditions for this truly seductive wine. Our finest wine is a fitting tribute to the ancient keeper of the winds, Eolo.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
I tasted two vintages of the top Malbec from a very old vineyard from Vistalba in Luján de Cuyo. The oldest of the two wines is the 2015 Eolo, and it's very different from the 2016 I tasted next to it. They lowered the amount of new oak used to 60%, and they also harvested early and bottled the wine with 14.5% alcohol. There is still plenty of sweet spice and there are glossy tannins. It's an old-style Malbec, with power, concentration and ripeness in a powerful vintage, with balsamic notes reminiscent of incense and cigar ash, black fruit and dark spices. It has very fine tannins, but they are a little distorted by the new oak. 8,000 bottles. Drink through 2027.
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
Blocky, jammy berry aromas are forward and include lactic oak. This is a big boy with commendable structure. Blackberry, cassis, tobacco and vanilla flavors finish bold and spicy, with latent tobacco and barrel notes. Drink this classic full-bodied Malbec through 2023. Michael Schachner
Wine Spectator: 90 Points
Pure and crisp, with red currant and plum flavors backed by fresh acidity. The juicy finish has slate accents, showing some creamy notes.