Winemaker Notes
Deep, dark red in color with intense violet glints. Complex nose, notable dark berries, and raspberries, with notes of blackcurrant and spices. Quite evident acidity in the mouth, elegant, full-bodied, good tannic structure. Long, persistent finish.
Blend: 66% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2021 Corte Numina is a blend of 52% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot, all sourced from the Uco Valley. This wine is ripe and complex, showcasing fine wood notes alongside soft tomato leaf, sun-kissed spices, marmalade and a subtle hint of ash. Intense and rich in flavor, it masterfully balances plushness and juiciness with a light, powdery finish. Full-bodied and expressive, it features a touch of volatile acidity that enhances the lasting complexity of the finish.
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James Suckling
Blueberry, ripe plum, vanilla, lavender and chocolate aromas to this full-bodied red blend. It’s broad and rich with medium-firm, chewy tannins. Dense, chocolatey and flavorful. 72% malbec, 9% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc, 7% merlot and 5% petit verdot.
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.