Tolentino Malbec (75cl, 13.5%)

Tolentino Malbec is an Argentine Malbec from La Consulta in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, made by Bodega Cuarto Dominio. The 2020 vintage earned 92 points from James Suckling. It comes from a 45-year-old vineyard at 1,100 metres above sea level and includes roughly 5% Cabernet Franc. Winemaking includes cold pre-fermentary maceration, about 14 days of fermentation at controlled low temperatures, post-fermentation maceration and six to eight months in French oak barrels. The nose shows blueberry, blackcurrant, crushed violets and sandalwood, with mocha, nutmeg and a balsamic note. The palate is juicy and fruit-forward, with dark fruit, chocolate, fresh acidity and medium-to-full body. The finish is smooth, with soft, silky tannins and traces of dark berry and minerality.