Vina Cobos Bramare Cab Franc Chanares Estate 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vina Cobos
Label Name:
 
Bramare Cab Franc Chanares Estate
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley (Tunuyán), Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.7%
Grape(s):
 
100% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94 (Bramare Chañares Cabernet Franc 2017) per retailer listings; praised in reviews for structure and savory spice

Tasting Note
Aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, white pepper, thyme and tobacco; savory dark-fruit core with firm, chalky tannins and a long, spiced mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or herb‑crusted lamb, roast beef, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Peking duck, char siu, Sichuan‑style braised beef, Japanese yakitori (tare/charcoal).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; fermented and aged ~18 months in French oak (≈55% new, 45% second‑use); bottled Nov 2018; unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Viña Cobos (founded by Paul Hobbs). Fruit from the Chañares Estate (Los Árboles, Tunuyán), purchased and developed for single‑vineyard Bramare releases.