Ruca Malen, Malbec 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Close your eyes, drink this wine and taste the color purple.

Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Ruca Malen, Malbec 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

This purple-colored malbec has a nose of black fruit including black plum and cinnamon spice.

On the palate the malbec is medium-plus in tannin and acidity, the latter of which is felt on the finish.

Made from 100% malbec, this wine was aged for 12 months in oak barrels (85% French, 15% American).