Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Coffee

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Blackberry

Cupcake

Cupcake Malbec

Argentina, Mendoza

Red wine

3.5

Expert Rating

3.1

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Cupcake Malbec is a rich and full-bodied red wine produced by Cupcake Vineyards, a renowned winery located in California. The grapes used to make this wine are sourced from the Mendoza region of Argentina, which is known for its high-altitude vineyards and ideal growing conditions for Malbec grapes. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including aging in oak barrels, which gives it a smooth and velvety texture. Cupcake Malbec is characterized by its deep purple color, intense aromas of blackberry and plum, and flavors of dark fruit and spice. It is a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of foods, making it a popular choice among wine enthusiasts.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Cupcake Malbec is a smooth and juicy red wine with a deep, ruby color and a medium body.On the nose, it offers intense aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, and a hint of spice. On the palate, it has a creamy texture with a velvety tannin structure, and a long finish of ripe dark fruit and chocolate. This is a well-balanced, easy-drinking wine perfect for enjoying on its own or with food.

EXPERT RATING

3.5

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Malbec

ORIGINS

Winery: Cupcake

Region: Mendoza

Mendoza is the largest wine-producing region in Argentina, located in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. It is known for its high-altitude vineyards, producing some of the country's most renowned wines. With a long history of winemaking, Mendoza is now one of the most important wine regions in South America. The territory of Mendoza can be divided into five large sub-regions, which give the varieties their particular characteristics: Valle de Uco GI, integrated by the departments of Tunuyán, Tupungato and San Carlos; Primera Zona, which includes the departments of Luján de Cuyo and Maipú; the Northern oasis (Lavalle and Las Heras), the East (San Martín, Rivadavia, Junín, Santa Rosa and La Paz) and the South (San Rafael, Malargüe and General Alvear), covering practically the entire provincial geography. Mendoza has been producing wine since the 16th century, when Spanish settlers first brought vines to the region. Since then, the region has become a major producer of both red and white wines, with a focus on Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Torrontés. In recent years, Mendoza has become a leader in sustainable winemaking, with many producers focusing on organic and biodynamic practices.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.1

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