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Alta Vista Vive Malbec vs Trivento Reserve Malbec

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Alta Vista Vive Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€23
The steal
Dead ringer
Trivento Reserve Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€8 save €15

Tale of the taste

Alta Vista Vive Malbec Trivento Reserve Malbec
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same Malbec at heartSame Mendoza postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

Prices are indicative — the retailer always has the last word.

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