Achaval Ferrer's 2018 Malbec Finca Altamira hails from Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley and was aged for 15 months in French barrels. A dark, garnet red in color, the complex nose features ripe plums with hints of jam, country herbs, violets and mint over gentle aromas from the aging process. Tobacco and cedar enhance the flavors of the terroir. In the mouth, it’s full of flavor with a juicy, relaxed flow followed by late arriving tannins that team up with the freshness to lend energy and character. The 2018 is an intense but detailed red with a complex character of fruit and liqueur that ends with a bold aftertaste.