Find five quality Malbec blends from some of Argentina's most renowned fine wine regions, including Tupungato, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza and Uco Valley. Four wines are available in China.
Tasters: Phil Crozier, Patricio Tapia and Dirceau Vianna
*Originally published on the July 2015 issue of Decanter magazine.
Dirceau Vianna: Expressive and uplifting displaying notes of raspberry, cherry, blackberry as well as refined herbal overtones. On the palate it is well built, refined fine grain tannins, and uplifting, vibrant acidity with lovely savoury notes. Graceful, lively and sophisticated displaying finesse and purity.
Nicely lifted fruit on the nose, with a touch of menthol; The Cabernet Franc works very well in this blend. Together with Merlot, this is filled with cherry and violets, supported by elegant tannins.
Youthful with attractive notes of blackberry, cassis, and dried herbs. Very dense in the mouth but with nice purity of fruit. Nice soft texture; a classic example of a very good Malbec blend.
Discreet and elegant but expressive with notes of kirsch, violet and dark chocolate. Great structure filled with cherry flavours and solid tannins; very nice texture with good length.
Fresh and pure on the nose with ripe blackberry and dark chocolate. Unpretentious but ripe and well made.