2021 Dedicado Malbec Uco Valley, Finca Flichman Dedicado

• Style: High-altitude Argentine Malbec, refined and balanced
• Taste: Ripe blueberry, spiced cherry, pepper, dark chocolate, velvety tannins
• Food: Grilled beef, lamb, venison, game, charred dishes
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, special dinners
• Serve: Now or age 5–7 years; 14.5% ABV, natural cork

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Deep colour, layered dark fruit and velvety texture define this Uco Valley expression. Ripe blueberry and spiced cherry sit alongside pepper and dark chocolate, while the palate remains medium-bodied and refined rather than heavy. The 2021 vintage brought slightly cooler conditions and slower ripening to Tupungato, creating genuine freshness beneath the structure — a wine that tastes both generous and restrained in the same breath.

The Winery — Finca Flichman

One of Argentina's oldest and most respected producers, Finca Flichman was founded in 1910 by Don Sami Flichman, who established the estate's first vineyards on rocky, well-drained plots in Barrancas, Mendoza. Today, winemaking is overseen by Rogelio Rabino with support from consultant Alberto Antonini and renowned soil expert Pedro Parra. For this Dedicado, fruit was hand-harvested and treated with meticulous care: cool pre-fermentation maceration, temperature-controlled fermentation in French oak, then 18 months in barrel. The result is a wine that drinks beautifully now but will age comfortably for another five to seven years.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this Malbec with grilled beef, lamb shoulder or venison — anything with some char and richness will bring out the wine's peppery backbone and glossy tannins. Equally at home with slow-cooked game or darker charcuterie. The Uco Valley, stretching high into the foothills with vineyards well above 1,000 metres, is now home to some of Argentina's finest expressions of this grape, and this Dedicado sits proudly among them. If you're exploring Argentina beyond the usual big names, this is the entry point — and if you're already familiar with the variety, this vintage shows what high-altitude sites can deliver. Natural cork closure, 14.5% ABV, vegan and vegetarian-friendly.