Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2017 Superuco Gualta is very expressive and aromatic, open and floral. It's a co-fermentation of Malbec with 40% Cabernet Franc, and it feels like the Gualtallary soils kind of cushioned the effect of the warmer and drier year; the wine has some restraint within the more generous profile of the year. It matured in used 225-liter barriques for 18 months and comes through as elegant, harmonious and subtle. Rating: 94+
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2017 SuperUco Gualta is a beautiful, powerful, and aristocratic red wine made from Bordeaux grape varieties. TASTING NOTES: This wine shows up with black fruit, tar, and oak in its aromas and flavors. Pair its full-flavored presence and firm weight on the palate with a grilled, well-marbled ribeye. (Tasted: April 11, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
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.