Trumpeter Rsrv Malbec 75cl
★★★★★ 4.8 (4 reviews)Pour this and you get a deep violet glass of pure Mendoza comfort. It's plush and fruit-forward, all juicy cherry and ripe plum with a smooth oak hum underneath, the kind of red that makes a Friday feel earned. Dry, generous, easy to love without trying too hard. Fire up the grill, call the crew, we'll have it at your door before the coals are ready.
First sniff is dark fruit: crushed cherries, ripe plum, a little cocoa and mocha drifting up from the oak. On the palate it's round and polished, blackberry and plum leading, with a soft whisper of vanilla and spice from the barrels. The tannins are gentle, nothing that grips your cheeks, so it slides down smooth and finishes with a warm, lightly toasty echo. Fruit-led and friendly, not heavy or jammy.
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This is the work of Rutini Wines, one of Argentina's most respected names, born back in 1885 when an Italian immigrant planted roots in Mendoza. The grapes come from the Uco Valley, high-altitude vineyards where cold nights and free-draining soils stress the vines into making smaller, more intense fruit. Trumpeter is Rutini's accessible everyday line, and this Reserve is the step-up tier, given time in both French and American oak to add that polished, layered feel.
Good to know
- What is the price of Trumpeter Rsrv Malbec 75cl?
Trumpeter Rsrv Malbec 75cl is KSh 2,569 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Trumpeter Reserve Malbec 75cl taste like?
Smooth and fruit-forward. Think ripe cherry and plum up front, a touch of cocoa and vanilla from the oak, soft tannins and a warm finish. It's dry, not sweet.
- What is the ABV of Trumpeter Reserve Malbec?
13.5% by volume, which is right in the comfortable middle for a Malbec.
- How should I serve it?
Lightly chilled at 16 to 18C in a big glass. Open it 20 minutes before, or decant if you're in a hurry, and skip the ice.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything off the grill loves it. Nyama choma, steak, burgers, lamb, or a sharp aged cheese all sing with this one.
- Where is it from?
Mendoza, Argentina, specifically the high-altitude Uco Valley, made by Rutini Wines under their Trumpeter label.
- Is it a dry wine?
Yes, fully dry. It tastes fruity because the grape is so ripe and generous, but there's no real sweetness on the finish.
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Trumpeter Rsrv Malbec 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Trumpeter Rsrv Malbec 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,569. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
