Marchiori & Barraud Malbec MARCHIORI VINEYARD “Cuartel Dos”

perdriel, Argentina

VARIETAL: 100% Malbec

VINEYARD: Marchiori Vineyard. Perdriel, Lujan de Cuyo. 50+ year old vines. Deep alluvial soils. 3,000 ft altitude.

WINEMAKING:  Traditional. Fermentation with native yeasts in small tanks.

AGING: 12 months in French oak barrels.

Only 200 cases made

TASTING NOTES: Sweet, jammy aromas of blueberry and cassis. A rich, plump and soft palate with prune, backed berry and cassis flavors that end in a chewy, warm finish.

RATINGS: 95 Tim Atkin & 91+ Vinous (2015), 93 Editor's Choice WE (2013), 91 IWC (2011), 90 WE (2009), 93 WA (2008), 90 WE (2007)

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