Salta is one of my "up-and-coming" wine regions thanks to wines like this one. High altitude vineyards and a desert climate make for a big diurnal swing in temperature and allows the Malbec to develop a different complexity than the better-known neighbors in Mendoza. Bright acidity carries flavors of blackberry, blueberry, baker’s chocolate and spice with grip that keeps the flavors integrated through the long finish. This is a solid, dry, food friendly wine — bring on the Parrilla! A Platinum Award winner at the 2014 Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition.
Amalaya, Salta (Argentina) 2012
By Rich Cook