“High-altitude Malbec from Gualtallary, when handled sensitively by brilliant winemakers like Edgardo Del Popolo and David Bonomi of PerSe, stands shoulder to shoulder with the First Growths of Bordeaux.” - Vin Cognito (yes, we said that, and we stand by it!)

I want to say that this Malbec is ‘serious’, which it is, but it’s not the right word, because it’s incompatible with it also being ‘joyful’, which it is too. I guess I’ll have to be oxymoronic and say that it’s seriously or joyfully serious. It’s the structure that’s serious, but it’s the fruit that is joyful. It’s like a pantomime at the National Theatre or the funny item at the end of the news. Glossy black fruits and cedar mingle with a delicate floral top note, which distinguishes a great Malbec from the proliferation of oaky soups out there.

We’re going to say it for the umpteenth time, so that it sticks and we get early-adopter kudos: high-altitude Malbec from Gualtallary, when handled sensitively by brilliant winemakers like Edgardo Del Popolo and David Bonomi of PerSe, stands shoulder to shoulder with the First Growths of Bordeaux. I do recommend that you read the reviews below, because if you redacted all the references to Malbec or Argentina, you could easily think you were reading about Chateau Cheval Blanc. 14% alc. Drink now-2035.

Press reviews:

Vinous: “Purple in colour. The enticing primary nose presents crushed plum, cherry, violets and faint lavender undertones. The tea-like palate has a juicy, refreshing, taut flow that delivers alluring fruity and floral flavours before the lengthy finish. A delicate, nuanced, but raw, high-altitude wine. Drink now-2040.“ 95 points

Decanter: “Without seeing any oak, this Malbec retains incredible fruit purity vividly outlined by a fragrant, lifted layer of violets, cherry leaf and wild rocket. The palate is framed by beautiful mineral tannins which hold the plum, red cherry and red apple fruit with ease. There's also a zesty juiciness throughout, giving the wine lively energy and drive. Finishes with an earthy touch of wet stone and graphite. Drink now-2032.” 94 points

The Wine Advocate: “The 2021 Inseparable derives from calcareous sand and gravel soils in the Viña Unica del Monasterio, a lower-elevation section of the property first planted by the monks in 2010. It was entirely destemmed and fermented in proprietary two-ton concrete vats and matured for 12 months. Opening with a pure, poised and floral bouquet, the palate balances elegantly plush power with silky, vibrant clarity. It concludes with a bright, high-toned, finessed finish framed with measured tannins that continue to swell with aeration. Drink now-2034.” 94 points