Viña Cobos Malbec 2018 – Winery: Viña Cobos – Winemaker: Paul Hobbs – Variety: Malbec – Vines: 50 years old – Soil: Alluvial and stony – Altitude: 1200 meters above sea level – Aging: 18 months in French oak – Origin: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina – Estate: Marchiori, Perdriel.

Pairing: Grilled or stewed meats, empanadas, vegetables, pasta, and cured cheeses or sausages.

Tasting Notes: Deep, intense, and brilliant dark red in color. The nose reveals notes of ripe red fruit, accompanied by menthol and balsamic aromas reminiscent of its time in oak barrels. On the palate, it displays great structure, volume, and a very long finish, with firm, polished tannins that lend elegance and depth.