Fabre was one of the pioneers in showing the world the qualities of Río Negro. Since the mid-1990s this winery has been making wines in Allén, beside the banks of the Negro River. This comes from vineyards that are about 30 years old. 60% of the wine was aged in barrels for a year, and the rest, in concrete for a similar time. It's a wine that offers the classic notes of blue fruits, like a bowl of blueberries, it's juicy and fresh, the texture is very smooth, the acidity is friendly, and the flavors are deep. [Drink into early 2030s.] Score - 92. (Patricio Tapia, guiadescorchados.cl, 2024)

Deep, youthful opaque inky colour with distinctive aromatics of cassis, cassis leaf, black cherries, blueberries and brambles. Extraordinary fruit purity coupled with being distinctly varietal. A complete, concentrated, an attractive wine. Argentinian Cabernet Franc Trophy. Score - 96. (International Wine Challenge, 2023)

80% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Franc. Lovely floral aromas with a smoky character, notes of blueberry and hints of spices. Really delicious, elegant and refined. Score - 93. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2023)

This shows plums, cherries and milk chocolate on the nose, plus some orange peel. On the palate it's youthful, juicy and full-bodied, with fine, lightly crunchy tannins. Drink now or hold [into early 2030s]. Score - 92. (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, March 18, 2025)