World Malbec Day 2022

Blend: 100% Malbec Location: La Consulta, San Carlos, Uco Valley, Mendoza Altitude: 1,100 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 14% ABV Format: Half Bottle, Bottle, Magnum Tasting Note: Ripe red fruits, smoke and chocolate all show on the forward and intense nose. The palate has elegant tannins and subtle acidity that all underpin the brambly fruit, sweet smoke and hint of meatiness. Vinification: The wine is aged for 6 months in American oak barriques. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: No Food Match: The smoky elements of this wine will work beautifully with the natural flavours of barbecue (especially wood fired) whilst the deep fruit and secondary characters will compliment red meat very well.

Blend: 100% Malbec Location: IG Los Chacayes, Uco Valley, Mendoza Altitude: 1,100 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 13.5% ABV Tasting Note: Fresh and aromatic nose with notes of violet, wild berries. Concentrated yet very soft palate with blueberry & blackberry aromas. A delicate structure with velvety tannins and a long and harmonious finish. Vinification: After a cold maceration of 5 days at 10oC, fermentation starts with indigenous yeasts taking about 7 days. The wine is aged in concrete tanks for a few weeks before bottling to preserve freshness and purity of this expression. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Grilled red meats, cold meat platters, empanadas, kebabs, Middle Eastern dishes.

Blend: 100% Malbec Location: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza Altitude: 900-960 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 14% ABV Tasting Note: Intensely coloured with a lifted nose of violets, red and black fruits; impressive density and balance on the palate with a richness of black fruits alongside attractive notes of tobacco and spice. Vinification: Hand harvest with manual selection of bunches. Grapes sourced from low yielding vines, selected for their quality potential and overall balance. After destemming, whole grapes are pressed with natural yeasts. Fermentation takes place at low temperatures to retain maximum aromatic expression. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel and clarification is obtained naturally through repeated racking, before aging 12 months in French oak barrels. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Grilled red meats, venison, slow-cooked pork, miso aubergines.

Blend: 100% Malbec Location: High Valley, Rio Negro, Patagonia Altitude: 300 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 13% ABV Tasting Note: Red fruit, plums and blueberries combined with subtle vanilla, toast and spices. Well balanced with good tannin ripeness accompanied by freshness and persistence. Vinification: 20 day fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks. 20% aged for 6-8 months in 1st use French oak barrels; rest stainless steel tanks. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Perfect accompaniment to red meats and pastas with a tomato based sauce.

Blend: 100% Malbec Location: La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza Altitude: 1,100m M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 14% ABV Tasting Note: Ripe, juicy character with concentrated dark fruit and a clean savoury edge. Vinification: Entire berry fermentation takes place in small concrete vats, over 7 days at 25°C, four pump overs a day. Undergoes malolactic fermentation and 30% is aged for 8-10 months in French oak. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Roast beef or venison, barbequed lamb or pork, steak, game, cheddar cheese.