Valentin Bianchi Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Overview
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Intense red color with a violet shade. This Cabernet Sauvignon displays aromas of spice, red pepper, red and ripe fruits, oak notes, figs, paprika, and roasted coffee. Very good structure on the palate, with soft tannins and considerable persistence and volume. Balanced acidity and remarkable freshness make it an enjoyable, easy- drinking wine. |
Wine Facts
Winemaker Notes
The grapes come from the Doña Elsa Estate, situated in Rama Caíida, San Rafael, Mendoza, and the Asti Estate, from the Las Paredes district. – both around 750 meters above sea level. This wine is a true Cabernet Sauvignon drawn from different terroirs from San Rafael, with soils of variable composition and diverse microclimates – enabling good complexity in aromas and flavors. Much of the soils are alluvial, with layers of medium-sized boulders, bathed with light calcareous strata. Picked by hand, the grapes went through classical crushing and fermentation, with periodic pump-over and 14 days’ maceration on skins. It was aged 4 months in French Oak barrels. The wine then underwent stabilization, filtering and bottling, with three months further aging in bottle.
Serving Hints
Serve at room temperature with red meats, lamb, cheeses.
The grapes come from the Doña Elsa Estate, situated in Rama Caíida, San Rafael, Mendoza, and the Asti Estate, from the Las Paredes district. – both around 750 meters above sea level. This wine is a true Cabernet Sauvignon drawn from different terroirs from San Rafael, with soils of variable composition and diverse microclimates – enabling good complexity in aromas and flavors. Much of the soils are alluvial, with layers of medium-sized boulders, bathed with light calcareous strata. Picked by hand, the grapes went through classical crushing and fermentation, with periodic pump-over and 14 days’ maceration on skins. It was aged 4 months in French Oak barrels. The wine then underwent stabilization, filtering and bottling, with three months further aging in bottle.
Serving Hints
Serve at room temperature with red meats, lamb, cheeses.
Producer: Bodegas Bianchi
Region: San Rafael, Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Wine Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13.8%
Total Acidity: 5.25 G/L
Residual Sugar: 2.8 G/L
pH: 3.73
Region: San Rafael, Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Wine Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13.8%
Total Acidity: 5.25 G/L
Residual Sugar: 2.8 G/L
pH: 3.73
Press Highlights
2015: 90 Pts 'Editor's Choice' - Wine Enthusiast, May 2018
2011: 90 Pts and #73 on 'Top Best Buys' of the Year - Wine Enthusiast, Nov 2014
2011: 90 Pts 'Best Buy' - Wine Enthusiast, Feb 2014