Loscano Vineyards, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec 2022

 Here is a Malbec that draws from some of the oldest vines in the Uco Valley to contribute both complexity and finesse.  This Reserve was aged in a combination of French and American small oak for 12 months.  Typically dark, it displays plenty of ripe dark fruit aromatics with background floral notes.  With light velvety tannins, it comes across the palate as youthful with its spiced plum and berry flavors.  With subtle oak in the finish, this is enjoyable now for its juicy fruit but my feeling is that it will become polished and harmonious with short-term bottle aging.  Best to drink, say, in 2027.