It has been quite some time since we published a multiple-bottle review from a winery. But our local big box shop was running a sale on the brand, so we went in for three. Going to eschew our usual formatting for this round and do our best to keep it simple. Also look at those damn burgers in this press photo! Ain't those legit?!?
2018 Trivento Gaudeo ($25) - Originating from a single vineyard Tunuyán, for some reason, this reminds me vaguely of a really nice offering from Clos de los Siete. Incredibly approachable with blue fruit coming through at first, but then a nice kick of herbs midway, heading towards a long finish that isn't short on flavor. If Clos wasn't so blended, I could see this being what it would taste like at 100% full-strength malbec. Definitely wouldn't say no to another bottle of this, and glad I took the dive.
2021 Trivento Reserve ($11) - 100% Malbec very fruit-forward at first but then a bit of oak and vanilla mellow things out. There's quite a bit of depth to the palate, and the finish is incredibly satisfying for those who enjoy their malbec on the darker, richer side of the spectrum.
2018 Golden Reserve - Oddly distinctive from the other two bottles, with more of an emphasis on red fruit throughout. Big body and tannins with a higher acidity than the other two, and probably the most straightforward of the three. Not a lot of complexity going on here, but it makes up for that in brute strength and brightness.