PerSe, Gualtallary Lubileus

PerSe, Gualtallary LubileusMalbec grown at 1,300m on chalky alluvial soils in Uco Valley's Gualtallary region. From a cold and wet vintage; grapes were hand picked, then fermented and aged in neutral French oak. A tiny amount of Cabernet Franc (around 3%) contributes to the heady aromatics, expressive floral and cherry top notes, with earthy base notes. Silky black and blue fruit attack leads to a fresh, lively palate with remarkable natural acidity and ripe, filigree tannins.

accessible and beautiful

This is notably ripe though the nose stops just short of expressing exotic fruit aromas and I particularly like the plethora of Chablis characters present on the pear and citrus scents

At the moment this is still in its infancy

This red is a beautiful expression of varietal character

Deftly marries richness and vivacity and finishes sweet

The wine offers pretty texture with mild creaminess and good complexity

fine mousse

Super-long finish in which the mineral and licorice characters are beautifully interwoven

Light to medium-bodied

Spanish cedar and cinnamon

A wonderfully aromatic wine

155g/l residual sugar