Graffito Malbec

DEEP. ELEGANT. JUICY. Winemaker Jimena Lopez defines talent, precision and badassery. Her Malbec defines finesse. You will always be drinking a beautiful wine when opening Graffito. 91pts - James Suckling 90pts - Tim Atkin WINE OVERVIEW Small-production Malbec from over 100-year-old vines with amazing concentration, aromatics, and earthy notes of smoke and espresso. TASTING NOTES Deep and bright color that evokes its name. Ethereal rose petal incense and spicy perfume with a bass note of smoky earth and espresso. Juicy and medium-bodied with red currant and black pepper on the palate. Finishes with smooth, lush tannins, ripe acidity and good length. EAT WITH Steaks, wings, or smoked gouda TECH INFO Graffito Malbec is hand-harvested from three vineyards in Agrelo, Los Arboles, and Vistaflores. 70% is aged for 13 months in French oak. Where: Mendoza, Argentina Grape: 100% Malbec Elevation: 3050 feet Age of Vines: 25-30 years Alcohol: 14.1% More about Graffito Winemaker Jimena Lopez handles all aspects of Graffito from vine selection to the final blend with extraordinary attention to detail. In fact, Jimena believes so deeply in her wines that she puts her fingerprint on each bottle as a stamp of approval. If you ever get a chance to wine taste with Jimena, she very well might start taking notes on her hand.