The defining differentiator here is the dual tahona-and-roller-mill production method — a labor-intensive process few distilleries employ simultaneously

with a faintly sweet impression that avoids any acerbic bite

Both are made from Glera pomace

with lingering cinnamon and toasted oak that taper slowly

Ruta 22 Malbec giftship The defining differentiator here isRuta 22 Malbec is a 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a 750ml format. Scored 91 points by James Suckling and awarded a Gold Medal at the 2017 Los Angeles International Wine Competition, this multi terroir blend from Bodega Piedra Negra draws from two distinct vineyard sites to deliver a wine with both depth and approachability. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Mendoza, Argentina Varietal: 100% Malbec Producer: Bodega Piedra