Winemaker Notes
An opaque purple-black Malbec with a magenta tone on the rim, expressing aromas of red and black fruits such as black cherry jam, ripe blackberry, wild strawberry and huckleberry. The palate is concentrated and fresh, beginning with notes of plums and coffee bean which give way to hints of almonds and black truffle. Structured and velvety tannins lead into a long, fruit forward finish.
Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
Within the Southwest of France, this is the one region outside of Argentina that is today almost exclusively dependent on Malbec. Locally the variety is called Cot, and makes a dense, earthy and black fruit dominant red wine. Both the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean both have a strong influence on the climate of this region.