Don Miguel Gascon Reserva Malbec
Don Miguel Gascon Reserva Malbec is a 750mL bottle of full-bodied Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, reported at 14.8% ABV. Founded in 1884, Don Miguel Gascón is the oldest continually operating winery in Mendoza — and this Reserva is its signature style: dark fruit layered with chocolate and black pepper, aged in oak, with round tannins and a firm, persistent finish. Order online at Del Mesa Liquor for a benchmark Argentine Malbec.
- ABV: 14.8% (as reported by retail listings)
- Size: 750mL
- Varietal: Malbec
- Aging: Aged a minimum of one year in oak barrels (per winery copy)
- Winery: Don Miguel Gascón, founded 1884 — oldest continually operating winery in Mendoza
- Region: Mendoza, Argentina
- Critical score: 87 points, Wine Spectator (as reported by retail listings)
Mendoza's Oldest Winery Does Malbec Its Way
When a winery has been operating in Mendoza since 1884 — the oldest continuously running one in the region — its Malbec carries some authority. The Reserva is the house style: full-bodied and intensely flavored, with ripe plum, blackberry, and dark cherry accented by chocolate and black pepper, then rounded out with brown spice and oak from the barrel aging. Round tannins and a firm, persistent finish make it a grill-friendly red in the Argentine tradition — the winery itself suggests enjoying it with meats off the grill. Explore more Argentine reds in the malbec collection or browse the full wine section.
Tasting Notes
The wine opens with distinctive dark fruit — ripe plum, blackberry, dark cherry — layered with hints of chocolate and black pepper. Round tannins carry it through to final notes of brown spice and oak, ending in a firm, persistent finish. Wine Spectator's reported 87-point review notes focused plum and blackberry fruit at the core with sweet licorice on the finish. Full-bodied, savory, and well-balanced.
How to Enjoy
Serve at cellar temperature and decant if you like — it opens up nicely with air. This is classic asado territory: grilled steak, short ribs, lamb, or any meat with char on it. It also pairs with hard cheeses and mushroom dishes, and it stands on its own as a cool-evening pour. See the rest of the Don Miguel Gascon Wines range for more from the estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Don Miguel Gascon Reserva Malbec from?
Mendoza, Argentina, from the Don Miguel Gascón winery — founded in 1884 and the oldest continually operating winery in Mendoza.
How long is it aged in oak?
The winery's copy says the Reserva is aged a minimum of one year in oak barrels, which gives it its rounded tannins and brown-spice, chocolate, and oak notes.
What does Don Miguel Gascon Reserva Malbec taste like?
Full-bodied Malbec with ripe plum, blackberry, and dark cherry, accented by chocolate and black pepper, with brown spice and oak on a firm, persistent finish.
What food pairs with Reserva Malbec?
Grilled meats are the classic Argentine pairing — steak, short ribs, lamb. It also works with hard cheeses, mushroom dishes, and traditional meat dishes in general.
An 1884 Mendoza estate and a full-bodied Malbec to match — order Don Miguel Gascon Reserva Malbec online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA, and put Argentine tradition on the table tonight.