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Gouguenheim

Gouguenheim Valle Escondido Malbec

Argentina, Mendoza

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.7

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

This Malbec comes from a 98-acre vineyard in the Uco Valley, situated over 3,600 feet above sea level. The high-altitude location, combined with sandy soils and pure irrigation from the snowmelt of the Andes Mountains, creates ideal growing conditions for optimal grape ripening. The result is a vibrant and expressive wine, showcasing the distinctive qualities of the region. Aged for 4 months in French oak, this 100% Malbec offers a perfect balance of fruit concentration and subtle oak influence, with refined tannins and a depth of flavor unique to the terroir of the Uco Valley.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Gouguenheim Valle Escondido Malbec is an elegant and powerful red wine with a deep ruby color.On the nose, you can find aromas of ripe blackberry and black cherry, as well as hints of spice, leather, and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-balanced, with plush tannins, a nice acidity and a long, lingering finish. Enjoy this wine with grilled meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Malbec

ORIGINS

Winery: Gouguenheim

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

3.7

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