This 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, specifically the Uco Valley, offers a complex and fruity profile.
This wine is a deep ruby red color with aromas of ripe red fruits like cherries and plums, along with vanilla and chocolate notes. It is known for its full-bodied, elegant, and harmonious palate with softly integrated tannins and a lingering finish.
Tasting Notes:
- Color: Deep ruby red with purple hues.
- Aroma: Intense with black cherry, redcurrant, herbaceous, mentholated, liquorice, and black pepper notes, with hints of vanilla and chocolate.
- Palate: Juicy and fruity, with flavors mirroring the nose, along with notes of spices like pepper and nutmeg. It has a good structure, fine-grained tannins, and a round body.
- Finish: Harmonious and long, with a slightly floral character and "world class finesse".
Expert Opinion:
James Suckling describes the wine as having "spiced cherries, blackberries, minerals and a touch of dark chocolate. Firm and medium-bodied on the palate with generous yet juicy fruit. Medium-long finish. Drink or hold". Wine Advocate gave it a score of 90.
