2011 Vina Cobos Bramare Malbec Valle de Uco

(90 points)  The 2011 Bramare Malbec is sourced from vineyards in San Carlos, Tupungato and Tunuyan in the Uco Valley. The grapes ferment in stainless steel vats with a total of 24 days of maceration and is aged in French and American oak for 18 months (19% new – down from 30% last year!). It is a happy, aromatic, fresh Malbec, very approachable, with notes of violets and red and blue berries. The oak is well-integrated into the wine and it is perceived in the shape of sweet spices, which complement the flavors in the medium to full-bodied palate, which lean toward red fruit (strawberry). An approachable, pleasant, fresh Malbec. Drink now-2019.

Wine Advocate #212 Apr 2014