Tikal Amorio 2022 - 750ml

93pts Vinous

The 2022 Malbec Tikal Amorio comes from Paraje Altamira in San Carlos. After ten months in oak barrels, with one-third in concrete vats, it features aromas of currant, black tea, rosehip and violet, with floral hints and touches of mint over a backdrop of wood. The vintage contributes to its complexity, presenting a firm, slightly concentrated palate with good juiciness and an appealing, long finish—a fragrant wine with excellent flavor.

92pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Originating from two alluvial sites in Altamira, the 2022 Amorío fermented in stainless steel and concrete before undergoing élevage in barrique and concrete. It offers up Altamira's textbook aromatic profile of purple flowers and ethereal freshness, followed by a soft, rich, layered palate. It closes with an elegantly decadent finish lined with a fine bead of chalky energy.

Winemaker Notes:

Aromas of smoky oak and cherry. Mouthwatering, penetrating flavors of ripe red and black cherries, red berries. Quite rich and velvety on the palate, and finishes with just enough grip to make it a real winner with food. This is some seriously sexy Malbec.

Pairs well with grilled or smoked meats such as beef, pork, and lamb. Also complements dishes prepared with cheese or cream sauces.

Winery Notes:

Tikal is owned by Ernesto Catena and is named after his son. Ernesto spent his childhood in the vineyards of Mendoza among wine-growers and local pundits. Since then, he has experienced a kaleidoscope of cultures, living in New York, Buenos Aires, Berkeley, Cambridge (MA), Milan and London. But his heart remains in his homeland of Argentina (where he now lives), with its natural beauty of mountains, streams and vineyards, its wines, and its people who hold a special passion for living.
There are few wine brands that reflect the sensibilities of their owner more than Tikal. A skilled horseman, fashion designer, software developer, and book editor, Ernesto pursues all that gives pleasure in life. This hedonism (in the best sense of the word) shows through in the wines. It is a style meant to provide enormous pleasure rather than provoke contemplation; an expression of emotion rather than intellect. He has named his wines with passion in mind: Patriota (Patriot), Corazon (Heart), Amorio (Love Affair), Jubilo (Rejoice).

Luis Reginato is the winemaker at Tikal as of the 2002 vintage. Luis is young, but is already a highly trained and respected vineyard consultant and winemaker with long experience at his family's winery in Mendoza. Truly an up and coming talent, Luis and his wines are already garnering high praise from U.S. wine critics. Definitely a winemaker to watch.