Bodegas Bianchi Malbec Gran Famiglia Bianchi

Retail $30. Big. Ass. Bottle. 100% Malbec. I have stated numerous times that Malbec really is not in my wheelhouse but after tasting several wines from the Bianchi portfolio, I might have to change my stance. Dark, but not brooding in the glass with plenty of dark berry fruit, plum, black pepper, and sage. Delightful. The palate is surprisingly lithe thanks to the abundance of acidity to counter-balance the fruit and weight. This wine can easily stand alone, but it …