Amalaya Malbec (14%)

Amalaya Malbec is a high-altitude Argentine red wine from Bodega Amalaya in the Calchaquí Valley of Salta. It is a blend of 85% Malbec, 10% Tannat and 5% Petit Verdot, grown at 5,900 feet above sea level. Wide diurnal temperature shifts help the grapes develop concentrated flavours while retaining bright, natural acidity. Twenty-five percent of the wine spends eight months in French oak barrels, adding subtle structure without overwhelming the fruit-driven core. The wine shows ripe strawberry, raspberry, black plum, peppercorn, mixed spice and delicate floral notes, with red and dark berry flavours, licorice, balsamic spice and vanilla on the palate. Well-integrated tannins and vibrant acidity carry a long finish of cedar, black pepper, dark fruit and a dry, mineral-driven quality.