Altocedro 2011 Gran Reserva Malbec (La Consulta)

Country: Argentina / Gran Reserva
Variety: Malbec Mendoza Province
Winery: Altocedro / La Consulta

Altocedro’s 2011 stable of high-end Malbecs all carry something in common: heavy, creamy oak that gives the wines severe milk chocolate and vanilla characteristics. This is sticky in feel, with ripe berry fruit, mulchy earth and resiny flavors. Carob, vanilla and cocoa flavors control a syrupy finish.