Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs Volturno Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs
Label Name:
 
Volturno Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (88%), Malbec (9%), Cabernet Franc (3%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; Vinous 96; Wine Spectator 92 (2017); Vivino: Winner, Vivino 2020 Wine Style Awards (Argentinian Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec)

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with black fruit, graphite, licorice, clove and dark chocolate; full-bodied, firm fine-grained tannins, bright mineral acidity and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged hard cheeses, dark chocolate desserts; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Chinese char siu/roast duck, Sichuan beef, Japanese grilled wagyu.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; cold soak, extended maceration and stainless fermentation; native MLF in barrel; aged 18 months in French oak (≈63–68% new); unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Viña Cobos (founded by Paul Hobbs) sources top Marchiori/Perdriel sites; Volturno honors Don Nico Marchiori and represents the estate flagship Cabernet expression.