For the 2023 Monteviejo Petite Fleur Red Blend from Uco Valley, Argentina, I found one clearly documented professional score so far:
| Reviewer |
Score |
Notes |
| James Suckling |
93/100 |
The winery itself lists 93 points for the 2023 vintage. |
| Vivino |
4.0/5 |
This is consumer/community rather than a professional critic rating; the 2023 Blend is listed at 4.0. |
Wine profile
The 2023 is a Malbec-dominant blend: 46% Malbec, 25% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Franc and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon. Monteviejo reports 12 months of French-oak aging for 70% of the wine, followed by six months in bottle. It comes from Vista Flores in the Uco Valley at about 1,100 m elevation.
The winery describes red and black fruit, pepper/capsicum, rounded balanced tannins, elegance and a persistent finish.
Important distinction
I found Wine Enthusiast reviews for earlier Petite Fleur vintages, but not a verified Wine Enthusiast score for the 2023 Blend. For context, Wine Enthusiast gave the 2020 Petite Fleur Red 91 points, describing blackberry, thyme, plum, dark chocolate and dried-herb notes; the 2019 Red Blend received 90 points in its database.
The 2020 Monteviejo Petite Fleur Red Blend is a well-regarded wine that provides a complex and elegant drinking experience. It can be enjoyed now or aged further.
