With its inky dark color and robust tannins, Malbec has long been prized as a blending wine in cool climates like Bordeaux. In hotter, more sunshine-heavy climates like Chile's Maipo Valley it rises up and becomes robustly fruity, with intense but elegant tannins.

The Maipo Valley is located in central Chile, just south of Santiago in a region bound by the Andes mountains to the east, the Coastal range to the west, and the Maipo River to the north. Despite its relatively small size, this is the most celebrated appellation in Chile, home to some of the oldest vineyards in South America. These old vines produce wines of incredible finesse and complexity.

Winexpert's Selection International Series Chilean Malbec has an intense bouquet of damson plums, blackcurrant and violet aroma, which give way to a slight touch of hunting and leather notes. This richly purple coloured Malbec carries the plush texture of ripe tannins with long, soft flavours. Although it ages beautifully, firm tannins and mellow acidity allow this wine to be enjoyed while young.