Zuccardi, José Zuccardi Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza, 2016

A tribute to winemaker Sebastián Zuccardi's father; a blend of 95% Malbec from Paraje Altamira, with Cabernet Sauvignon from Gualtallary. Deep and harmonious aromatics: black cherries and berries, ripe blueberry, spices, floral notes and a hint of roasted meats. Silky black fruit attack, supported by fine, structured tannins; there's tremendous depth here. Enveloping spice notes that linger across the finish, with touches of leather and cocoa nibs. Very well made and with plenty of life ahead of it.