Colome Autentico Malbec 2020

Cellar for up to 20 years. Decant for up to 2 hours before serving. This is a high-altitude, sun-baked red, from the dramatic terroir of Salta in the north of Argentina. It is alive with scents of cherry jam, figs, crème de cassis, warm spice, and subtle minerality – all of which are reflected in its vivid purple colour. It is crafted from 100% Malbec, grown on sandy, clayish soils. Bodega Colomé has been a proponent of high-altitude wine since 1831, making it the longest continually producing winery in Argentina – and perhaps the entire South American continent. In 2001, it was acquired and brought to the world stage by Donald and Ursula Hess and maintains a family-run attitude to this day, spearheaded by Head Winemaker Thibaut Delmotte. In the mouth, Autentico is full-bodied, ripe, and viscous – there was no oak ageing during its creation, so it has an incredibly pure fruity character. Notes of blackberry and black cherry are supported by warm hints of clove, vanilla, cinnamon, and crystallised ginger. The tannins are round and velvety, balanced out by taut acidity. This is a wine of utmost quality, from one of the most well-versed and well-renowned wineries in Argentina. It will be excellent paired with red meat dishes, mature cheese, or a smokey lentil soup.

Price: £21.24 from 8wines UK