Winemaker Notes
Deep ruby. Scents of cassis, black cherries, spices and mint. An intense and robust wine with elegant flavors of raspberries, blueberries, sweet spices and a long, lingering finish of vanilla. An ideal match for hard cheeses, hearty stews, pasta dishes, casseroles and grilled red meats.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The red blend 2016 Numina Gran Corte is a multi-grape assemblage that was composed of 65% Malbec, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. The varieties fermented separately in 7,000-liter oak vats and were blended after six months in barrels. This is a classical blend, where the different grapes complement each other and feel very integrated, coming through as harmonious and balanced. The palate has good freshness and very fine tannins, with pungent flavors that lead to a long and tasty finish. 95,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2017.
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Wine Enthusiast
Blackberry, cassis and prune aromas are ripe on the nose. Black plum, earthy berry and spice flavors finish with density and power on the palate, while a note of tomato lends needed freshness to this Malbec blend.
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 a winning combination of cool weather, high elevation and well-draining alluvial soils, it is no surprise that Mendoza’s Uco Valley is one of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in Argentina. Healthy, easy-to-manage vines produce low yields of high-quality fruit, which in turn create flavorful, full-bodied wines with generous acidity.
This is the source of some of the best Malbec in Mendoza, which can range from value-priced to ultra-premium. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay also perform well here.