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It was Argentina that first revived our interest in France’s Malbec grape – showing how it could ripen fully to produce velvety, black fruit wines. Now the Martínez Bujandas are leading the way in Spain with this dark, silky red from La Mancha.
Tasting notes
Rich and smooth with deep forest fruit and a touch of spice
Aroma
Ripe damson and cherry aromas with a hint of violet
Malbec is one of those grapes that just loves the sun, concentrating the rays into gorgeously ripe, chocolatey fruit. It's why it’s such a star performer in Argentina. Plant Malbec in La Mancha, where land is cheap and sunshine plentiful, and you also have a recipe for a sensational, great value wine. It helps, too, if you happen to have the expertise of the Martínez Bujanda family, a 130 year old Rioja dynasty with a reputation for innovation and excellence. Vinification in the Bujandas’ state of the art winery has captured all the sunny flavours of the perfectly ripened grapes in this delicious, modern red. Soft enough to enjoy as a glass on its own, it’s tasty, too, with pork casserole, leek and potato gratin or chicken pie.