Almahue Valley, Chile – 100% Malbec – 13.5% ABV
The wine is aged in 225- and 300-liter French barrels of differents uses. The Fermentation process is made with indigenous yeast This wine is decanted in a natural way, without the use of filters, to fully obtain the expression of the variety.
Clean in colour with a deep purple shine.
Due to the condition of very old vineyards, this Malbec has very intense aromas notes to black fruits, blackberries, ripe cranberries plus some chocolate and violet notes, are quite complex. Its tannins in the mouth are very silky and velvety that melt slow in harmony with acidity, creating a long and unctuous finish.
2017 Gran Callejon del Crimen Winemaker’s Selection – 94 points Tim Atkin
Uco Valley – Mendoza, Argentina – 85% Malbec, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot – 14.2% ABV
Aging: 12 months in french oak barrels.
Deep red color with violet dyes and a surprising shine. On the nose, notes of ripe black plums and subtle mineral and spicy notes are perceived. In the mouth it is elegant and expressive. It presents silky and velvety tannins. Chocolate notes, tobacco due to its passage through French oak barrels. Balanced end persistent.
2018 Callejon del Crimen Gran Reserva Malbec – 95 points Decanter WWA
Uco Valley – Mendoza, Argentina – 100% Malbec – 14.5% ABV
Aging: 12 months in french oak barrels. Production: 100.000 bottles.
Deep red color with violet and blue dyes, Intense. The nose shows ripe red fruits, plum, violet. Subtle notes of tobacco, coffee and vanilla. The palate is complex with good structure, delicate mineral aromas, soft and ripe tannins. Balanced, unctuous and with a persistent mouth finish.
