The most noticeable unique characteristic of the TRIBU Malbec has to be the pronounced pepperiness all the way through from nose to finish. This peppery quality is rather pleasant; I just wish it didn't overshadow the rest of its characteristics.

And perhaps that spice is trying to compensate for something this wine lacks. it's difficult to actually pinpoint what it is missing. I can only use words like "thin" and "hollow" to describe that missing aspect. I do feel that whatever this wine is missing (and it is missing something), it's akin to forgetting to add salt when cooking food, which has the purpose of bringing out and enhancing the flavors.
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Bottom of the Bottle:

I will say this many times: I would not hesitate to enjoy this with ANY tomato based cuisine! Beauty in a bottle. It has the most delightfully delicate aromas and flavours and I cannot get over the fantastic after-taste which gives off this spicy yet refreshingly cool sensation that lingers for the long run. It MUST be enjoyed with the right cuisine to reach its full potential though. on its own the tannins can come across a bit harsh and overbearing. Also do not make the mistake of drinking this next to an equally bitter piece of chocolate. It doesn't fare well. Look to your Italian based cuisine to match this Italian based wine. Tomato sauce is an essential alongside this bottle. Get the dish right and this wine has immense potential. 

Bottom of the Bottle:

What I constantly come back to with every sip...actually every gulp, is that this would make a great starter, or universally appeasing, red wine. You know, that type of red wine you pick up when you are not sure if the person or people you are picking it up to share with even like red wine or wine in general. Its quite low on the tannin side, moderate on the acids, nice sturdy alcohol content, sweet but not overly so, good berries with familiar chocolate and cola flavours. It's whole-heartedly gulpable; and while its character is not all that unique, while nothing about it stands out with a bang, everything about it comes together cohesively in a beautiful combination of flavours which speak to a familiar side, making it enjoyable, especially for those new to wine.


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BOTTOM OF THE BOTTLE:
Quite definitely a rich luxurious tasting wine. This is a wine i would bring to a dinner where I want to make an impression. Especially if larger amounts are needed since I could only find it in 1500mL bottles. This baby is balanced and silky soft but quite noticeable in tannins. If the astringing dry bitter pucker of tannins isn't your thing, this might be the wrong match for you. However, with food the tannins tone down a bit more and come out quite balanced. I would definitely recommend this wine to those who enjoy a medium body red with higher tannins and those dark bitter chocolate and coffee hints along with sweetness, but sweetness that plays a supporting role to the bitter highlights. This pretty much goes well with anything charred by flame in my mind. I think it would also fit the bill for sweet fruity and chocolate desserts as well as strong firm cheese.

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