2011 Vina Cobos, Bramare Marchiori Malbec, Mendoza 6x75cl

Wine Advocate 93

The 2011 Bramare Malbec Marchiori Vineyard from Perdriel was vinified and raised in the same way as the 2011 Malbec from Rebon with just a little bit more new oak (77% vs. 67%) to try to show the differences from the two zones within Mendoza. This has good concentration and is quite powerful, true to the place, as the soils have quite a bit of clay, which make for powerful wines. This one disguises well it is 14.7% alcohol, which is well-coated by ripe, sweet tannins and juicy fruit. The nose turns spectacular after some time in the glass, subtle but intense, aromatic and powerful but elegant. Drink 2015-2023. [Luis Gutierrez, 01/04/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2023

Vinous 93

Bright medium ruby. High-pitched aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice, violet and minerals show much less of the superripe character of the Rebon Vineyard release. Like liquid silk in the mouth, but with harmonious acidity giving shape and lift to the deep, primary flavors of blackberry, minerals and flowers. Finishes with noble tannins and palate-staining flavors of black fruits and bitter chocolate. Really insidious flavor intensity here–and with no heaviness. In contrast to the Rebon Vineyard bottling, which showed an increasingly roasted quality, this wine maintained its verve with two days in the recorked bottle. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2014]