Vina Cobos Vinculum Malbec 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vina Cobos
Label Name:
 
Vinculum Malbec
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Valle de Uco & Luján de Cuyo).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Tasting Panel 95; Wine Spectator 92; Decanter 92 (2018 tasting notes)

Tasting Note
Inky violet; expressive floral and dark-fruit aromas (blueberry, cherry, blackberry) with notes of vanilla, cocoa and violet. Elegant, refined, medium–full bodied with fine polished tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled steak (Argentine asado), roast lamb, beef empanadas, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar or Manchego; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef skewers, rich Japanese curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes from Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo; fermented and matured 18 months in French oak barrels (≈37% new); bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Viña Cobos, founded by Paul Hobbs (inaugural 1999), sources fruit across Mendoza terroirs; Vinculum celebrates the link between the winery and growers. Winemaking led by the Viña Cobos team.