Bodega Noemía, J Alberto Malbec, Río Negro 2014

The best version of J Alberto to date, this 95% Malbec, 5% Merlot comes from an old vineyard planted in 1955 in Valle Azul, one of the finest area for reds in Patagonia. Fine, polished tannins, spices and ripe red fruit and bracing acidity. Super!

Alc 14.5%

Price: UK – £34.99 Invinity Wines (2013).US – $34.99 Rye Brook Wine & Spirit Shop*

Taster: Patricio Tapia

*US stockists from Wine-Searcher.com