Tinto Negro Uco Valley Malbec, Argentina

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Sourced from Mendoza’s high altitude Uco Valley, this blend is meant to showcase the cool climate style of Malbec. Intense floral aromatics, dark fruit flavors, rich texture and a bright, fresh finish – cool climate Malbec. The wine is aged for six months in used French oak.

TINTONEGRO, meaning “black wine” in Spanish, is meant to celebrate the essence of Malbec in Mendoza. Known for its dark, blackish color, Malbec is definitely a TintoNegro.

The approachable and affordable 2018 Uco Valley Malbec is juicy and fruit driven, with round tannins and integrated acidity. It mixes grapes from Los Árboles and Los Chacayes in the Valle de Uco and fermented with indigenous yeasts with a soft vinification and was bottled after six months in used barriques. Really attractive, aromatic and pleasant with even a minty touch. 96,000 bottles produced.