Bianchi IV Generación Gran Corte

Los Chacayes & Uco Valley, Mendoza

2020

IV Generación represents the vision of the young members of the family and shows their identity as a new generation in the winery. The fourth generation proudly receives the family legacy and, focused on the present, is committed to the future.

Tasting Notes

The nose is intense and fresh, bursting with red and black fruit aromas, interlaced with spice notes of thyme and black pepper. French Oak aging imparts subtle notes of chocolate and vanilla. The palate is structured, well balanced and complex with substantial aging potential.

Vineyards

This single vineyard, select block Gran Corte embraces micro-terroir of the Andes mountains, with soils of alluvial origin, boulders of various sizes and poor in organic matter. The estate sits at approximately 3,600 feet, granting the vines vast thermal amplitude. The vineyard is irrigated with high-quality snowmelt that is collected in a dam located onsite and distributed through a drip irrigation system. The grapes for this blend were sourced from three blocks from the estate; the Malbec from Block #210, Cabernet Sauvignon from Block #203, and Merlot from Block #207.

Winemaking

The grapes were hand-picked and classically fermented. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French Oak barrels.

Technical Information

Vintage:: 2020
Alcohol:: 14.6%
Region:: Los Chacayes & Uco Valley, Mendoza
RS:: 5.5G/L
Varietals:: 45% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
PH:: 3.6
TA:: 3.7G/L

Accolades

94 points

James Suckling

December 2024

A deep and complex malbec with plenty of creamy oak. Lots of mocha, pinecones and fresh, peppery blackberries to the nose. The full-bodied palate has lots to offer with powerful, chalky tannins and a long, spicy finish. Creamy at the end. Drinkable now, but better in two to three years.

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93 points

Vinous

June 2023

The 2020 Gran Corte IV Generación is 45% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot from Los Chacayes in the Uco Valley and was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels in 30% new oak. The balsamic nose delivers blackberry, dried plum, camphor, and menthol over oak aromas. Indulgent and faintly chalky on the palate, the structured tannins and bold expression produce a compact, modern taut mouthfeel. This complex red will develop further in the bottle.

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91 points

Wine Enthusiast

July 2024

This blend of Malbec and Cabernet comes from Los Chacayes in Uco Valley and shows the structure and vibrant character typical of wines from the region. It starts with aromas of wood spices and blackberries. Made in a warm vintage, the palate mirrors the nose and shows ripe black fruit and vanilla.

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