Mauricio Lorca Ancestral Malbec Vertical Tasting Case - 1 bottle each: 2020, 2021, 2022-C332

Mauricio Lorca's Ancestral Malbec stands at the pinnacle of the Argentine bodega production. The Malbec grapes that go
into this cuvée are sourced from the Los Altepes vineyard in the Uco Valley, an area widely considered to have some of the finest terroir in the Mendoza region. High altitude and wide diurnal variation in temperature produce grapes with rich aromas, brisk acidity and fine-grained but firm tannins. These factors, combined with diligent attention to detail in the winery, result in a powerful but elegant wine that is delicious in its youth, but will also repay ageing in order to fully unfurl and reach its true potential. A trio of different vintages in this offer will allow you to pinpoint the precise moment along the wine’s development curve that hits  the sweet spot for your tastebuds.

MAURICIO LORCA ANCESTRAL MALBEC, FINCA LOS ÁLTEPES-LOS ARBOLES, TUNUYÁN, VALLE DE UCO, MENDOZA, 2020 

Opaque, inky hue. A good example of topflight  Argentine Malbec, made in a classic style. This is a wine that marries the start of some tertiary development – smoked meats – with dark cherry fruit tinged with liquorice and tea leaf. An iron fist in a velvet glove. 2026-2032–NH

MAURICIO LORCA ANCESTRAL MALBEC, FINCA LOS ÁLTEPES-LOS ARBOLES, TUNUYÁN, VALLE DE UCO, MENDOZA, 2021

Opaque, inky hue. This is a wine that's just beginning to hit its straps, with the grippy but polished tannins providing a framework for the richly-fruited wine. Complex and dense, sporting harmonious dark fruits and liquorice. 2026-2034–NH

MAURICIO LORCA ANCESTRAL MALBEC, FINCA LOS ÁLTEPES-LOS ARBOLES, TUNUYÁN, VALLE DE UCO, MENDOZA, 2022

High-class example of Argentina's signature red grape, Malbec, from a single vineyard in one of the best sites in the popular Uco Valley. It shows the classic black cherry and dark fruit aromas of the Malbec grape, supported by quality oak and an attractive fragrance. Still to reach its peak. 2026-2029–RB