Finca Federada Fairtrade Malbec Oak-Aged Reserva 2005

"Argentina's best reds are dominated by Malbec now fully established as the country's signature grape. The best … feature vivid dark fruit flavours, racy acidity and minerality." (Wine Spectator). So it's fitting that this exceptionally high quality Malbec is our first certified Fair Trade wine.

Made by the Finca Federada estate in the remote Famatina Valley, 60% of this superbly rich Malbec has been aged in French oak barriques for an extensive eight month period ... Tony loves it:

"Top, top find Thomas! The aroma reminds me of the Malbec we used to get from a fancy estate in Cahors. Except this doesn't cost an arm and a leg. And you always had to keep the Cahors many years to soften up. This is very easy to drink now - certainly very nice with today's Cumberland Sausage! And glad to see its from that co-operative of small growers ( you know my fondness for such co-ops!) AND its even Fair Trade!" (Tony Laithwaite)

"Beautifully dark red with warm aromas of spices and plums. Very full and well balanced in the mouth with vanilla, chocolate and tobacco complexity. Very smooth. Serve with steak and kidney pudding, game casserole, roast beef or duck."