Purple-black colour with bright rim. The nose is concentrated and complex, of sumptuous black fruit laced with savoury, smoky, coffee, green pepper and graphite dust notes. Succulent, suave and full-bodied, with masses of tannin which is so fine-textured as to be barely noticeable. Juicy and deep, rich and long, this wine has a poker-face, holding its flavours close to its chest before unhurriedly laying its aces on the table: dark-juiced morello cherry, cacao, hints of leaf and bright violet. According to Daniel Pi, this is 97% Malbec 'contaminated' by 3% Cabernet Franc, whose 'flaws' have been carefully preserved in the bottle. It may be imperfect, but it comes across as flawless. An exceptional wine.
Imperfecto
Daniel Pi
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Winemaking
97% Malbec and 3% whole-bunch Cabernet Franc, from the extreme high-altitude Gualtallary sub-district, whose vineyards reach 1,600m elevation, beneath the Mt. Tupongato volcano. Intense sunlight, poor soils with high lime content, and cold night-time temperatures lead to full ripeness contrasted with bright acidity. Aged 18 months in French oak barrels.
Press Review
95/100 - Deep and fresh nose with fine concentration and texture. Blueberries, crushed violets, dark spices and a hint of cocoa powder. Round and full-bodied on the palate with juicy berries and polished, chalky tannins. Juicy and supple in the middle, but really focused in the finish. 97% malbec and 3% whole-cluster cabernet franc. Drink or hold.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryArgentina
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RegionMendoza
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Sub RegionUco Valley
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StyleDry
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUK98861I0
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Alcohol %14%
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GrapeMalbec
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Unit Volume75cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes