VistalbaCorte A 2017

Product code: 9586
£40.60 inc VAT
Country
Country: Argentina
Region
Region: Mendoza
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Luján de Cuyo
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Vistalba
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.6%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Alejandro Bulgheroni
Grape: 79% Malbec, 15% Bonarda, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Country
Country: Argentina
Region
Region: Mendoza
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Luján de Cuyo
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Vistalba
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.6%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Alejandro Bulgheroni
Grape: 79% Malbec, 15% Bonarda, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon

Product Notes

Vistalba Corte A is an exquisite Argentinean wine, produced by the esteemed Bodega Vistalba. With humble origins in Mendoza, this fine red blend is predominantly composed of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. It tempts the palate with intense aromas of ripe plums, cherries, and notes of chocolate. One sip unveils a velvety texture and robust flavours that include subtle touches of vanilla and spice. This full-bodied wine, moreover, boasts a formidable structure, lending to a lingering finish. Aged in French oak barrels, Vistalba Corte A indeed offers a symphony of taste, harmoniously balanced for a tranquil wine-drinking experience.

Tasting Notes

Color: Intense garnet red.
Nose: Complex aromas where dark chocolate, prune and tobbaco stand out.
Palate: Sweet entrance, good volume and structure. Long lasting end where notes of chocolate and spices appears on the back.

About the Winery

Vistalba

Nestled in the heart of Argentina's renowned wine region, Mendoza, Vistalba Winery is a fusion of passion, tradition and innovation. Vistalba offers an extraordinary wine experience that stays true to its Argentinian roots, with a distinct essence embracing classical viticulture.

Surrounding by the breathtaking mountainous landscape, the winery yields some of the finest wine varietals. Notably, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on harmonic terrains full of rich, fertile soil. These varietals are seamlessly woven into exciting and intriguing blends, sending wine connoisseurs into raptures of delight.

The winery was established in 2003 by Carlos Pulenta, a man steeped in wine-making bloodlines extending back to the early 20th century. Vistalba Winery elegantly marries contemporary techniques with generational knowledge, yielding not just wine, but an immersive experience. The wine production process is beautifully finessed, carefully nurturing each grape from vine to bottle with a subtle sophistication that is undeniable.

The artefact facilities are an architectural delight, featuring cutting-edge technology, with expansive underground cellars and the legendary “Corte” line. The fascinating process can be witnessed during one of the enlightening tours offered by the winery.

Vistalba's fame extends to its alluring on-site restaurant La Bourgogne, serving Argentinian cuisine with French flair. Merging seamlessly with the wines, a dining experience here is deemed exquisite by both critics and diners alike.

However, the true essence of Vistalba is handmade, boutique wines that unfurl layers of complexities on the palate, which transports the drinker to the heart of Mendoza. When one savours Vistalba's wines, they don't just taste the wine, they imbibe the spirit of Argentina,

The allure of Vistalba Winery does not merely lie in its spectacular wines, although they certainly provide a compelling argument. Instead, the allure lies in the beauty of the entire experience – the stunning setting, the rich heritage, the unwavering quality and the heart that goes into every bottle. One would be hard-pressed to discover a more authentic Argentinian wine experience than that offered by Vistalba Winery.

http://www.bodegavistalba.com

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