At a glance

Producer

Finca Flichman

Region

Mendoza, Argentina

Grape variety

Malbec

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$35-$45 USD

Tasting profile

Concentrated black cherry, ripe plum, cassis, with violet, spice, smoky oak, and subtle mocha.

Evolution: With time, develops secondary notes: dried fig, leather, sweet tobacco, graphite, and earth, with rounder tannins.

At peak: At peak, shows integrated oak, plush fruit, hints of cocoa and herbal complexity, velvety texture.

Structure

Acidity

Medium+ (good freshness for aging)

Tannins

Firm, ripe, moderately high

Alcohol

14.5% ABV (typical Mendoza Malbec)

Aging potential

8-12 years from vintage, with best showing after 2-4 years in bottle

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2046

Optimal window

2024 to 2049

Current status

Youthful but approachable

Current condition

Primary fruit and structure dominate; will integrate further with short-term aging.

Dedicado is Finca Flichman's iconic Malbec, sourced from high-elevation Mendoza vineyards (typically Barrancas and Uco Valley). The robust structure, substantial fruit concentration, and measured oak allow a decade of enjoyable drinking, with peak development from five to ten years post-vintage. 2021 was a good to excellent vintage in Mendoza, with balanced ripeness and freshness, supporting longer cellaring.

Food pairing

Excellent with grilled ribeye, Argentinian asado, lamb shanks, duck breast with berry sauce, hard cheeses (aged Manchego, Comté), or mushroom risotto.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — Opens up primary fruit, softens tannins, and integrates oak notes in youth.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Drip irrigation to conserve water; cover crops to prevent erosion; reduced pesticide use; solar energy at production facilities in progress; bottling uses lighter-weight glass for major exports; environmental education efforts with staff.

Finca Flichman has demonstrated commitment to Argentine industry sustainability standards (Bodegas de Argentina Certified), with meaningful improvements in water and energy efficiency. Not fully organic/biodynamic, but progressing on reduced inputs and renewable energy. Transportation to export markets is a major carbon cost, though mitigated via lighter bottles and bulk shipping strategies.