2021 PerSe Volare del Camino Mendoza

The 2021 Malbec Volaré del Camino hails from a tiny calcareous plot in the Monasterio vineyard in Gualtallary, Uco Valley and was aged in neutral, used French oak. A rich purple in hue. The nose presents alluring fruity aromas ranging from crushed plum to blueberry and hints of sage and violet. Delicate and ethereal on the palate, the lean, refreshing flow amplifies the perfumed, long-lasting finish. Recently bottled, this is a subtle, high-altitude Malbec.

The 2022 Volare del Camino opens on an initially introverted note, slowly revealing a red bouquet accented with turned earth, chalk dust and dried herbal notes rendered with grace and understatement. The palate showcases the refinement and lacy texture that characterizes this single parcel, concluding with an extremely fine-grained finish that continues to swell with further aeration. While I found this a touch more closed down than the other Per Se 2022s, it is far from lacking and could merit a higher score with a bit more time in bottle.