The 2020 Malbec Estate from the Calchaquí Valley, Salta was aged for 15 months in a quarter new barrels. A purplish ebony in the glass. The concentrated, intense nose offers notes of fruit jam with plum, spice, chutney and balsamic aromas. In the mouth, it makes a plush entrance with good vigor, a juicy flow, refined, reactive tannins and a bold expression. A balanced but powerful high altitude red, the combination of different vineyards from across the valley makes for a complex profile.
92 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous (Nov 2022)
Dried herbs, smoked tarragon and cherries with a touch of roasted spices. Full-bodied on the palate with structured, fine-grained tannins and a long, pristine finish. Well-structured. Drink from 2025.
92 points, Zekun Shuai, James Suckling (Feb 2024)
The opening notes of toasted herbs and spiced chocolate suggest a rich and dark version, yet the core of this red shows pure raspberry and cherry flavors. A nice layer of minerally freshness underneath drives the finish around precise tannins. Drink now through 2034. 23,000 cases made, 12,000 cases imported.
91 points, Aaron Romano, Wine Spectator (Nov 2024)
Aromas of bramble fruit with a light note of violets form the bouquet. The palate is abundant in herbs and features optimal acidity and soft but firm tannins, holding black-fruit flavors and hints of tobacco on the midpalate.
90 points, Jesica Vargas, Wine Enthusiast (Jul 2024)
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