Padrillos is the Malbec was created by Ernesto Catena, the son of Nicolas Catena, the man largely responsible for the Malbec from Mendoza's growing popularity. The nose is of black fruits, spice and hints of floral and vanilla notes, with a sweet and smooth, medium-bodied mouth-feel.
Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"A young profile wine, it has a fresh style with violet floral aromas and flavours of plum, cherries, dried berries, and an aftertaste of white peppercorns. Ideal to consume now for its robust and untameable vitality. Oak Barrels 225lts for 6 months, 50% French, 50% American neutral oak."
Reviews for previous vintages below…
90/100 JamesSuckling.com (2022 Vintage)
"A flavourful and fruity red with raspberries, cherries, fresh violets and sandalwood on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Fresh, fruity and juicy with dark cherries and a chocolatey finish."
89/100 & Best Value, Wine Spectator (2021 Vintage)
"Offers an enticing entry of clove, black currant and cedar flavours that carry on, adding concentrated blackberry laced with leather and spice, before the firm grip of tannins takes hold. Drink now."