2004 Altocedro Malbec Reserva - $29 Argentina. This malbec comes from the La Consulta region of the Uco Valley in Argentina, this is an up and coming area for high quality malbec. The malbec vines for this wine are 65+ years old. This is truly handcrafted wine with all harvesting to crushing done by hand. The wine has a dark pink, cherry color that extends fully to the glass. Aromas of spice, ripe strawberries, and asparagus comprise the deep smooth nose of this wine. The taste is bold, silky, with a small amount of earth. A different flavor profile than most malbecs likely due to the 15% of tempranillo blended with 85% malbec. Medium tannins with a tart dry finish. This is a big wine. I like this wine but this is one for veteran fans of malbec, who are looking for a different take on the varietal. With only 1,100 cases made this is one to seek out.
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