WINE DESCRIPTION
Gen del Alma, established in 2012 by winemaker Andrea Mufatto and her husband Gerardo Michelini, embodies a new wave of Argentine wine that blends old world elegance with modern minimalism. Sourced from their vineyards in Gualtallary and Villa Seca Tunuyan, their wines highlight the Uco Valley's signature purity, minerality, and freshness. Vinification involves concrete eggs, clay amphorae, oak foudres, and cement tanks. The palate is greeted with a medley of mixed berries, cherries, dried herbs, creme de cassis, and hints of mocha, caramel, and espresso, finished with a mineral-driven touch of crushed wet rock. Producing just 1,000 cases per vintage, Gen del Alma ages 30% of this wine in used French oak barrels for nuanced complexity.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Gen del Alma Gene is a bold and earthy red wine with aromas of blackberry, plum, earth, and leather.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with good tannins and a long finish. The flavors of blackberry and dark fruit are complemented by a hint of spice and a distinct minerality. Overall, this is an excellent expression of Malbec from the Uco Valley in Argentina.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
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2056
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Gen del Alma
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
3.4
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