Anko, Flor de Cardon Malbec, Salta, Argentina 2019

High-altitude Malbec is where Argentina really shines, and Anko's vineyards in Salta push this concept to the extreme. Their Flor de Cardon comes from vineyards at nearly 9,000 feet elevation, where intense sunlight, cool nights, and poor soils create Malbec with both power and finesse. Hand-harvested and fermented with minimal intervention, this wine balances deep black fruits with surprising floral notes and spice. It's got all that Malbec richness we love but with a mountain-grown energy that keeps everything in perfect balance.