Pulenta Estate XI Gran Cabernet Franc 2021
Cabernet Franc’s signature capsicum aroma is present, but doesn’t overpower the fleshy blueberry and plum fruit, whilst eucalyptus and tobacco notes form an appealing backdrop. Succulent blue and black fruits are supported on the palate by the ripe, round tannins and the well integrated spice notes on the finish.
The grapes come from Finca La Zulema vineyard in Agrelo, where the well-drained, rocky soil is perfectly suited to this grape variety. The vines were planted in 1992 and sit at an altitude of 980 metres which creates a climate that enables the vibrant aromatic character of Cabernet Franc to thrive. The grapes were harvested by hand.
The grapes were hand sorted and selected in the winery before undergoing 48 hours of cold maceration at 8˚C, followed by fermentation with 21 days of maceration in small stainless-steel tanks, roll fermenters and oak barrels, with spontaneous malolactic fermentation occurring in barrel. This was followed by 18 months’ ageing in French oak barrels (20% new, 40% second use, 40% third use).
| RRP | £50.50 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcoholic strength | 14% |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Grapes | Cabernet Franc 100% |
| Body | D |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Cork |
Pulenta Estate was founded in 2002 by brothers Hugo and Eduardo Pulenta, fourth-generation winemakers, with the goal of translating their family legacy and their father´s pioneering spirit into a modern, innovative winery focused on producing limited quantities of great wines. They have quickly carved out a reputation for precise, elegant wines across a range of varieties and premium price points. The estate consists of two vineyards located in key areas of Mendoza: Finca La Zulema in Agrelo and Viñedos Don Antonio in Los Arboles, a district of the Uco Valley. These contrasting vineyards have complex alluvial soils and distinct altitudes which, when blended, help give Pulenta wines their distinctive style, combining finesse, silky texture and elegance with the typical power and depth of fruit that is expected of Argentinian wines.
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