Discover the exquisite 2018 Tabali Malbec Roca Madre from the renowned Limari Valley. This wine, acclaimed by critic Tim Atkin with a 98-point review, showcases a deep ruby core with a hint of purple. The aromatic profile is driven by dark fruit, incense, graphite, and baking spice, completing a complex bouquet with hints of tobacco and grilled rosemary. The mouthfeel is broad and seductive, with rich cherry and plum flavors, accented by licorice and mineral-rich graphite, and supported by muscular tannins leading to a memorable finish.

Composition: 100% Malbec from the volcanic soils of the Río Hurtado vineyard. Vine age and soil type: Located at 1,600 meters in the Limarí Andes, the vineyard boasts mineral-rich volcanic soils.
Winemaking: Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the varietal expresses its full potential.
Aging: Aged to perfection, allowing the wine to develop its world-class character.

Wine Critic Reviews

Patricio Tapia - Descorchados (95): The Tabalí winery began planting in Río Hurtado (Limarí Valley) in 2011, some 1,600 meters up into the Andes. And so far, the malbec grown on those volcanic soils has adjusted the best to that altitude—and Roca Madre is the best proof of that adaptation. This 100% malbec has the depth of the best malbecs from across the Andes in the Uco Valley, the same violet and black cherry character and a structure similar to its cousins in Altamira and Gualtallary, with tannins that form a severe, austere, monastic skeleton. And when we add malbec’s inherent all-out fruitiness to all of this, we end up with this wine—one of the greatest reds you’re going to taste from this vintage in Chile.

Tim Atkin (98): For reports and full tasting notes, go to Tim Atkin MW's website.

Robert Parker The Wine Advocate (96): When to drink: 2021 to 2029.

Decanter World Wine Awards (92):