Vina Cobos Bramare Malbec Zingaretti Vineyard 2019 750ml

The 2019 Malbec Zingaretti Estate from Villa Bastías, Uco Valley, was 50% aged in new French barrels. A vivid purple in the glass. The nose presents fresh plum, violets and lavender over elegant aromas of cedar and mint before sour cherry notes appear later on. In the mouth, it’s delicate with finely grained tannins, fresh energy, a complex, nimble flow and a flavorful, languorous, expansive palate. the finish is full of nuance. An outstanding wine.

• Country: Argentina
• Region: Cuyo
• Appellation: Mendoza
• Sub Appellation: Uco Valley
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Malbec

The purple Malbec variety grapes which now grow all over the Old and New Worlds had their origins in France, where they are one of the few grape varieties allowed to be used in the highly esteemed blended wines of Bordeaux. However, it is perhaps the New World Malbec wines which have attracted the most attention in recent years, as they thrive in hot southern climates in ways they cannot in their native country, where the damp conditions leave them highly vulnerable to rot. Malbec grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, resulting in full-bodied red wines packed with ripe, plummy flavors and held in their characteristically dark, garnet colored liquid. In many countries, Malbec is still used primarily as a varietal for blending, as it adds a great level of richness and density to other, lighter and thinner varietals. However, single variety Malbec wines have been greatly on the rise in recent years, with some fantastic results and big, juicy flavors marking them out as a great wine for matching with a wide range of foods.