Altocedro
Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Select
La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Malbec-led red blend
Where it is, October 2026
Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2025.
This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.
The ‘16 Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Select.
Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Select 2016 is from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Select 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2016 vintage
Altocedro's 2016 Malbec La Consulta Select comes from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina.
About Altocedro
Altocedro's Malbec La Consulta Select comes from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina.
From the cellar: pair with
Charred skirt steak
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Chimichurri lamb chops
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Smoked eggplant with paprika
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Select 2016?
Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Select 2016 is from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina.
What does Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Select 2016 taste like?
Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Select 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Select 2016 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2017-2025. Within that arc, the peak window is 2019-2022. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Altocedro Malbec La Consulta Select 2016?
Pair this wine with Charred skirt steak; Chimichurri lamb chops; or Smoked eggplant with paprika.