Winemaker Notes
Intense red color with violet reflections. Aromas are complex and mineral with notes of prunes, white pepper and marmalade. Balanced and soft in the mouth with round tannins and a long finish. Very nice Malbec.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This is quite a complex and richly fruited style with a wealth of quite dense, fresh dark berries and plums, framed in smooth, long and majestically fine tannins. Great wine, balanced and deep. Drink or hold.
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.
With a winning combination of cool weather, high elevation and well-draining alluvial soils, it is no surprise that Mendoza’s Uco Valley is one of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in Argentina. Healthy, easy-to-manage vines produce low yields of high-quality fruit, which in turn create flavorful, full-bodied wines with generous acidity.
This is the source of some of the best Malbec in Mendoza, which can range from value-priced to ultra-premium. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay also perform well here.