Brilliant example of Chilean Malbec from cooler coastal Idahue estate in new DO Licanten.  Shows how good Malbec can be grown on granite, here blended with 8% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc and aged in French oak.  A more savoury style than found across the Andes. 

Winemaking: Hand picked grapes fermented in micro fermenter tanks for 7 days at 26-28 degrees C with 30 day maceration.  100% of the blend was matured for 10 months in French oak prior to bottling

Taste: Deep dark, sweet spicy and bramble fruit aromas, savoury tobacco and liquorice undertones, slightly peppery with an elegant finish.  Fantastic value for money.

Country: Chile

Region: Curico

DO: Licanten

Vineyard: Idahue (25 km from Pacific ocean)

Producer: Vina La Ronciere

Winemaker: Juan Munoz

Grapes: 85% Malbec, 8% Merlot & 7% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol: 14%

Stockist: Corney & Barrow

Price: £13.95