By Chris and Sherry Hardie
Malbec is a French grape that was brought to the Mendoza region of Argentina in 1860 and has thrived there.
The Bordeaux variety has found great favor in the international market as well, with malbec sales exploding the past few years. Argentina is now the world’s fifth-largest wine producer.
The popularity of malbec has put some marginal products on the market, but Uno delivers. The bottle — with a distinctive No. 1 faux copper label riveted to the bottle — pours dark and inky in the glass, with tobacco and leather notes.
Dark berry flavors follow. We found its edges to be a bit rough, but that should smooth out with some additional cellaring.
Sherry: “Dry raspberry and cherry flavor.” 3 stars
Chris: “Flavors of plum and mint, with a dry finish.” 3 stars
Available locally for $15.
COMING NEXT WEEK: Three Old Vines Petite Sirah
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