Finca Flichman Malbec Reserva (75cl, 14.5%)

Finca Flichman Malbec Reserva is a 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, bottled at 14.5% ABV. The fruit comes from Barrancas, a sub-region within Maipú. Roughly 80% of the wine spends six months in 225-litre third-use French oak barrels, followed by three months of bottle aging before release. The nose opens with dark plum and cassis, followed by black pepper and delicate oak, with chocolate and dried spice beneath. The palate is dense and concentrated, with blackberry, ripe plum, licorice and tobacco leaf, balanced by good natural acidity. The finish is medium to long, with soft, sweet tannins and lingering dark fruit, plus earthy notes and a hint of spice.