Enzo Bianchi Gran Cru 2005
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The rich varietal flavor of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape grown in Argentina and aged in new oak results in a harmonious, velvety wine of great balance and prominent personality. This vintage, maybe more so than previous vintages of Enzo, exhibits brighter, more intense fruit aromas and flavors due to the use of newer clones of the varieties first planted at Bianchi 12 years ago. Aromas of violets, plums and berries on the nose lead to more mature fruit, spice and cassis on the palate. As with most Enzo vintages, there is a long, smooth, very pleasing finish.
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The flagship 2005 Enzo Bianchi is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 4% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot aged for 14 month in 100% new oak, mostly French. Saturated purple in color, it presents aromas of wood smoke, clove, espresso, black currant, and blackberry. Full-bodied and dense, the wine has outstanding depth and concentration, plenty of intense, ripe fruit, and a lengthy finish. Give it a few additional years in bottle to blossom and drink it from 2012 to 2025. The Valentin Bianchi wines are all produced from estate-grown fruit.
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Bodegas Bianchi is a 4th generation, family-owned Argentine winery that began in 1928 who is respected for its traditional wines.
After almost a century of hard work and success, Bodegas Bianchi still shines with the legacy of the family, seeking to keep alive the passion for wine, crossing borders and constantly exploring new horizons.
Bodegas Bianchi encompasses the exponents of the best Terroirs of Argentina under its hallmark. The philosophy is to constantly search for the ideal Terroir for each wine, offering variety and excellence.
Bodegas Bianchi in line with the global trend, has the mission of finding the unique and unparalleled aspects of each of their estates so as to interpret the vine’s intent and provide the market with variety and excellence in each and every one of the wines.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
With vineyards tretching along the eastern side of the Andes Mountains from Patagonia in the south to Salta in the north, Argentina is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic wine producing countries—and most important in South America.
Since the late 20th century vineyard investments, improved winery technology and a commitment to innovation have all contributed to the country’s burgeoning image as a producer of great wines at all price points. The climate here is diverse but generally continental and agreeable, with hot, dry summers and cold snowy winters—a positive, as snow melt from the Andes Mountains is used heavily to irrigate vineyards. Grapes very rarely have any difficulty achieving full ripeness.
Argentina’s famous Mendoza region, responsible for more than 70% of Argentina’s wine production, is further divided into several sub-regions, with Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley most noteworthy. Red wines dominate here, especially Malbec, the country’s star variety, while Chardonnay is the most successful white.
The province of San Juan is best known for blends of Bonarda and Syrah. Torrontés is a specialty of the La Rioja and Salta regions, the latter of which is also responsible for excellent Malbecs grown at very high elevation.