Notes of: Cocoa

Notes of: Savory

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Notes of: Blueberry

Notes of: Earthy

Notes of: Garrigue

Pulenta Estate

Pulenta Estate Gran Cabernet Franc (XI)

Argentina, Mendoza

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.5

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Pulenta Estate Gran Cabernet Franc (XI) is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Pulenta family in Argentina's Mendoza region. This wine is made from Cabernet Franc grapes grown in the estate's high-altitude vineyards, which benefit from the region's sunny days and cool nights. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant expression of Cabernet Franc, with aromas of red fruits, spices, and tobacco, and a rich and velvety texture. This wine is perfect for those who appreciate the finesse and sophistication of a well-crafted red wine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Pulenta Estate Gran Cabernet Franc (XI) is an intense and complex red wine.The nose carries aromas of red currant, blackberry, and dried herbs. On the palate, you'll find flavors of ripe blackberry, blueberry, and a hint of tobacco. The structure is firm, with firm tannins and good acidity. The finish is long and lingering, with notes of cedar, spice, and earth. Enjoy now or cellar for up to 10 years.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Pulenta Estate

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

4.5

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