Achaval Ferrer "Finca Altamira" Mendoza Malbec 2018

James Suckling : 97 Points

(3/18/2021) Beautiful purity of fruit here with blackberries, black cherries and violet undertones. Full-bodied with layers of fruit, fine tannins and a flavorful finish. Juicy and creamy at the same time. Delicious now, but better after 2023.

Wine Enthusiast : 95 Points

(3/1/2023) An aromatic nose of red and black fruit followed by rosemary transports you to Mendoza. There is a delicious hint of licorice. Tamed by wood aging, this elegant wine has vigorous acidity and chalky tannins that are typical from Altamira. A good balance of fruit and herbs offers cherry and blackberry mixed with bay leaf and rosemary on the palate. It finishes with cherry and chocolate.

Vinous - Joaquin Hidalgo : 95 Points

(11/2021) Achaval Ferrer's 2018 Malbec Finca Altamira hails from Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley and was aged for 15 months in French barrels. A dark, garnet red in color, the ocmplex nose features ripe plums with hints of jam, country herbs, violets and mint over gentle aromas from the aging process. Tobacco and cedar enhance the flavors of the terroir. In the mouth, it's full of flavor with a juicy, relaxed flow followed by late arriving tannins that team up with the freshness to lend energy and character. The 2018 is an intense but detailed red with a complex character of fruit and liqueur that ends with a bold aftertaste. Drinking Window: 2021 - 2038.