Winemaker Notes
It is a wine of dark violet color with reddish hues. In the nose it presents intense aromas of blackberry with notes of black currant and plum. On the palate it is a balanced and elegant wine, with pure fruit expression like raspberry, fig, and chocolate. It has a well-defined velvety style, excellent structure and a long finish.
It is ideal to combine with pasta, red meat, and meat with sauces, cheeses and chocolate.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Full of ripe blueberry fruit that's hard to resist. Juicy and vibrant with crisp acidity and good length. Drink now for all that fruit.
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Wine Enthusiast
Unbridled berry aromas display notes of iodine and rubber as this unwinds. The direct palate offers a fresh mouthfeel, while this tastes of mixed black fruits and toast. A lightly blackened finish wraps up this bold Malbec, which contains 5% each Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
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.