Vina Cobos Bramare Lujan de Cuyo Malbec 2023

Aromas of sweet spices, savory red and black fruit and a touch of mussel shells. Medium- to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a saline yet velvety finish. Quite long and polished. Aged in 50% new oak.

The 2023 Malbec Bramare Lujan de Cuyo takes a macro view of the influence of terroir on Malbec from Mendoza’s traditional region. Soft in concentrated red and blue fruit, with a salty, leathery, supple texture, the producer works consistently with 12 growers to make this full-bodied, layered wine, ripe in tannins and fruit, making it like a Pinot Noir with some whole-cluster.

The 2023 Malbec Bramare Uco Valley opens with aromas of black fruit and delicate cedar, layered with liqueur-like and candied tones. The palate shows the high energy typical of 2023, with juicy flow and plush texture. The oak plays a supporting role on the finish. This is still youthful but packed with potential.

Drawn from vineyards spanning Agrelo, Perdriel, Las Compuertas and Vistalba, the 2023 Bramare Luján de Cuyo Malbec opens with a spice-laden bouquet accented by mint and tobacco with a backdrop of black fruits. The palate is richly textured with supple tannins that carry through a polished, discreetly toasty finish.