Manos Negras, 'Artesano' Malbec, IG Los Chacayes, 2020

'One-Liner'
A bold red with a steady hand – Malbec with craftsmanship in every drop.

Tasting Note
Deep, brooding purple with an edge of magenta, the Artesano is a more structured, age-worthy expression of Malbec. The nose delivers bold aromas of blackberry, cassis, crushed herbs and dried rose petals, with undertones of graphite and cedar. On the palate, it's firm yet elegant – dark fruit at the core, edged by fine tannins, herbal lift, and a savoury minerality drawn from the high-altitude stony soils of Los Chacayes. The finish is dry, complex, and remarkably persistent, suggesting this wine will reward a little patience.

Country: Argentina
Region: Uco Valley, Mendoza
Sub-Region: IG Los Chacayes
Grape(s): 85% Malbec, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Others
ABV: 13.5%
Style: Red - Full-Bodied
Friendly: Organic, Sustainable, Vegan, Vegetarian

Awards & Critics' Scores
93pts - Tim Atkin MW

The Story
“Artesano” means “artisan” – and this bottle wears the name with pride. Made using low-intervention techniques, the grapes are sourced from select plots in Los Chacayes, a high-altitude sub-zone in the Uco Valley with a reputation for Malbecs of elegance and tension. Winemakers Alejandro Sejanovich and Jeff Mausbach favour a hands-off approach, letting the fruit and soil do the talking – and here, they speak fluently.

Perfect With... (click me for the recipe)
Meat: Braised beef short ribs with rosemary and garlic

Vegetarian: Aubergine parmigiana

Vegan: Black bean and sweet potato chilli with smoky paprika