Rounding out the trio of single vineyard and single variety of wines named after birds native to the Elqui Valley is La Era, a 100% Malbec from a plot of young vines covering less than a hectare and planted at an elevation of 1796 meters above sea level. This is completely unlike the more rustic wines of Cahors or the voluptuous examples across the border in Argentina. With a core of intense fruit matched with an equal amount of acidity, this engaging wine makes one long not only for some roasted meat but more examples of high-elevation Malbec to enjoy.
