Argento, Mendoza (Argentina) Malbec 2013

Rich and forthrightly fruity, this Malbec seems to embody the gliding sensuality of a tango.  While it has been aged nine months in French and American barrels the oakiness come across more as well integrated round and supple elements of the wine’s overall personality than anything abrasive or overly aggressive.  The wine is certainly assertive enough to be enjoyed with a steak or lamb shank, but it also has very soft tannins plus enough grace and structure so that it can also partner lighter fare. I’ve even found it a good match with grilled sea bass.