It's made by a young 35-year old called Karim Mussi, whose great grandfather came here from Lebanon after WW1. He works out of an ancient 1912 winery in La Consulta in the Uco Valley. This is one of the very best areas for Malbec in Argentina. Over 3000ft up with a dramatic snow-clad Andes in the background. Surrounded by giant cedars planted by the 19th Century English owner over 100 years ago.
Vineyards here are up to 60 years old. I tasted the wines in the dusty yard on top of an upturned French barrique. These are some of the darkest, spiciest and most exciting Malbecs I've seen. Karim spends every penny he has on the best French barrels and when you have grapes of this quality, he needs nothing else.He's not exported to the UK before and makes very little wine. They'll last for ages but are already showing brilliantly.
Thomas Woolrych, Head Buyer
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