2020 Viu Manent Viu 1

Viu 1 is a wine that has time on its side. Based on Malbec, with the remainder made up of 14% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot, it has violet and lily aromas, good focus and balance, subtle wood and damson, blackberry and cassis flavours.

What a pure and floral nose with plenty of violets, black cherries, potpourri and spices. Hints of mussels, thyme and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is juicy and broad with compact but silky, melted tannins. A big improvement from the past with more floral, varietal characters of malbec. 85% malbec, 14% cabernet sauvignon and 1% petit verdot. Drink now or hold.

The 2020 Viu 1 is a little riper and has more upfront fruit, reflecting a warmer year with some high temperatures in the summer. This was produced with a blend of 85% Malbec, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot harvested early to keep the 14% alcohol. It fermented with selected yeasts in stainless steel and matured in a combination of barriques (63% of the volume) and oak foudre (the remaining 37%) for 16 months. It's round and tender with ripe tannins and flavors, a gentle mouthfeel and still quite young and fruit-driven.