Vina Cobos Volturno 2019
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Deep red color. Aromas of strawberry, pastry, cloves and spices. Full-bodied with very tight and fine tannins. In the mouth shows good concentration and balance and a round finish.
Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc
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The 2019 Volturno is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Franc from Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza. Garnet red in the glass. The aromas include pepper and notes of candied fruit, such as blackcurrant and redcurrant, with gentle hints of red pepper and cardamom. The palate is delicate yet energetic, with subtle textures and mild freshness. Rounded tannins and a broad flow. A ripe, refined red that will improve greatly in the bottle.
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Aromas of blackcurrants, roses, violets and pipe tobacco. Full-bodied with very tight and fine tannins that run for the whole length of the wine. Seamless and agile with a weightless feel to this. Fabulous precision and persistence. 88% cabernet sauvignon, 11% malbec and 1% cabernet franc. Drink after 2025.
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Wine Spectator
Shows concentrated aromas of floral cassis, clay and chaparral before a gush of blackberry takes center stage, with hot stone and cocoa powder notes folding in on the finish around sweet yet firm tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2030.
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Viña Cobos makes wines that are authentic expressions of the terroir from which they come. Paul Hobbs, founding partner and winemaker at Viña Cobos, has worked since 1988 in the exploration of the different terroirs of Mendoza, looking for the most distinguished regions in Luján de Cuyo and the Valle de Uco, to produce wines that uniquely express their origins.
Sustainable farming methods in the vineyard contribute to consistent yields of healthy fruit. In the winery, careful treatment of the grapes and meticulous winemaking techniques result in complex and elegant wines of subtlety and balance.
With the inaugural vintage of Cobos Malbec in 1999, Viña Cobos marked a milestone in viticulture, defying existing standards and firmly positioned Malbec and Argentina on the international wine scene. Since then, our prestigious wines have been recognized around the globe by critics and consumers alike.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
By far the largest and best-known winemaking province in Argentina, Mendoza is responsible for over 70% of the country’s enological output. Set in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, the climate is dry and continental, presenting relatively few challenges for viticulturists during the growing season. Mendoza, divided into several distinctive sub-regions, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, is the source of some of the country’s finest wines.
For many wine lovers, Mendoza is practically synonymous with Malbec. Originally a Bordelaise variety brought to Argentina by the French in the mid-1800s, here it found success and renown that it never knew in its homeland where a finicky climate gives mixed results. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir are all widely planted here as well (and sometimes even blended with each other or Malbec). Mendoza's main white varieties include Chardonnay, Torrontés, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.