Enrique Foster Malbec (75cl, 13.5%)

Enrique Foster Malbec is a red wine from Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, made entirely from Malbec. It comes from Bodega Enrique Foster, recognised as the first purpose-built winery dedicated exclusively to Malbec using gravity-flow vinification. The cellars were created by excavating a crater and burying the facility under earth and pumice stone, maintaining constant temperature without air conditioning. Ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines contribute depth and terroir expression. The nose shows violets, fresh cherry, subtle spice and toasted oak, with a faint herbal note. The palate brings plum, blackberry and dark cherry, peppercorn, smoke, dried herbs and fine-grained tannins, with light vanilla from restrained oak. The finish is smooth, with ripe plum, black pepper and a slightly salty mineral quality.