PULENTA ESTATE VII GRAN CORTE 2019

Style Summary

A powerful yet beautifully refined Mendoza red blend, combining ripe dark fruit, aromatic spice and polished structure. The 2019 vintage offers impressive concentration and length while remaining fresh, elegant, and remarkably well balanced.

Region, Grape & Style

• Región: Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
• Vineyard: La Zulema Estate
• Blend: 45% Malbec, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Tannat
• Style: Full-bodied, French-oak-aged red blend
• Alcohol: 14.5% ABV

Tasting Profile

Appearance: Intense ruby red with deep violet and blue-toned reflections.

Nose: Generous aromas of blackberry, ripe plum and black cherry, joined by violets, thyme, oregano and black pepper. Subtle notes of cedar, cocoa and sweet spice add depth and complexity.

Palate: Rich and expansive, with layers of ripe red and black fruit supported by savory herbs and finely integrated oak. The wine is concentrated and powerful without becoming heavy.

Structure: Full-bodied and beautifully composed, with fine-grained tannins, balancing freshness and excellent depth.

Finish: Exceptionally long and persistent, leaving lingering notes of dark berries, violets, spice, cedar and cocoa.

Summary

Pulenta Estate VII Gran Corte 2019 is a sophisticated expression of Mendoza’s blending tradition. Malbec provides richness and generous fruit, Cabernet Sauvignon contributes structure, Merlot adds softness, while Petit Verdot and Tannat bring colour, spice and additional depth.

Produced in limited quantities, this is a complex and polished Argentine red with the structure to develop gracefully in bottle. The 2019 vintage received 94 points from James Suckling.

Vintage & Production Notes

The grapes were harvested by hand in March 2019 from the Pulenta family’s La Zulema Estate vineyard in Agrelo. Situated approximately 980 meters above sea level, the vineyard was planted in 1992.

The winery fermented each grape variety separately after careful selection. The finished wine matured for 12 months in French oak barrels—20% new, 40% second use, and 40% third use—allowing the oak to enhance the wine without overwhelming its fruit.

Drinking Window

Enjoy now through 2032. Decant for approximately one hour before serving to reveal its full aromatic complexity and soften its youthful structure.

Food Pairing

An excellent partner for grilled ribeye, beef tenderloin, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, venison or slow-cooked beef ragù. It also pairs beautifully with wild mushrooms, mature cheeses and dishes seasoned with rosemary, thyme or black pepper.