Rutini Single Vineyard Altamira Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina 2019 Meaty and Oily Fish A wonderfully complex Malbec aged

A wonderfully complex Malbec aged for 12 months in a mix of new French and American oak barrels

Lots of thyme-like herbs and spices on top of the dark plums

Its high rice-polishing ratio compares favorably with other Junmai sakes

forceful direction

dry tannins with well-judged ripeness

Rutini Single Vineyard Altamira Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina 2019 Meaty and Oily Fish A wonderfully complex Malbec agedThis is from a selection of vineyards in Altamira, planted on sandy soils that have a strong calcareous component. It was aged for 14 months in barrels, 20% new. This is a textbook version of the wines from this zone, with the strong presence of that floral side accompanied by ripe red fruits and herbs. The palate is friendly and juicy with herbal and mentholated tones and a layer of tannins that are fine but also very sharp. A very elegant version