2011 HORIZONTAL TASTING
CUMULUS • NIMBUS • NEBBIOLO • GUADALUPE VALLEY, MEXICO
BODEGA LAS NUBES
BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
"Three wines. One vintage. 15 years of evolution. The 2011 Horizontal Tasting brings together Cumulus, Nimbus, and Nebbiolo, three great labels from Bodega Las Nubes from the same harvest, with 12 months of aging in French and American oak, to discover three personalities from the same year in the Guadalupe Valley."
Quick Summary
Horizontal Tasting (Cumulus Nimbus Nebbiolo) – 2011 is a special selection of three dry reds from the same 2011 vintage from Bodega Las Nubes, in the Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: Cumulus, Nimbus, and Nebbiolo, all with 12 months of aging in French and American oak barrels and 15 years of evolution. Ideal for tastings with friends, a collector's gift, business dinners, and celebrations. Available at LaCava.shop with shipping throughout Mexico.
Three Labels from the 2011 Vintage in the Guadalupe Valley and Dry Profile
The 2011 Horizontal Tasting brings together three great labels from Bodega Las Nubes, a winery in the Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: Cumulus, Nimbus, and Nebbiolo, all from the 2011 vintage. A horizontal tasting consists of trying several wines from the same harvest, and here it allows you to explore how the same vintage expresses different personalities depending on the grape varieties, the winemaking, and the evolution in the bottle. The three wines share 12 months of aging in French and American oak barrels, a process that adds complexity and depth after 15 years. They are wines with a dry profile, with ripe fruit, spices, and firm tannins. It is an experience designed for collectors, for those who want to know the evolution of Mexican wine, and to give as a gift to someone who loves it. Purchase it with a guarantee of origin and authenticity at LaCava.shop.
1. Technical Product Details
Product Name: Horizontal Tasting (Cumulus Nimbus Nebbiolo) – 2011.
Winery: Bodega Las Nubes.
Specific Region of Origin: Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico.
Wines Included: Cumulus 2011, Nimbus 2011, and Nebbiolo 2011.
Vintage: 2011.
Grape Varieties: Cumulus (40% Garnacha, 30% Cariñena, 30% Tempranillo); Nimbus (40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Tempranillo); Nebbiolo (85% Nebbiolo, 15% Garnacha Tinta).
Type of Wine: Barrel-aged red wines, horizontal tasting set.
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Aging: 12 months in French and American oak barrels, in all three wines.
Alcohol Content: Check the label of each bottle.
Contents: 750 ml bottles, one for each wine; confirm the contents on the label of your set.
Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.
SKU / MPN: MX-LAS-NUBES-CATA-HORIZONTAL-CUMULUS-NIMBUS-NEBBIOLO-2011
2. Luxury Tasting Notes by Wine
Cumulus 2011: Blend of 40% Garnacha, 30% Cariñena, and 30% Tempranillo. It stands out for its full body, its great structure, and its aromas of blackberry and raspberry, with spiced notes of clove, rosemary, and pepper. Its finish is intense and persistent.
Nimbus 2011: Made with 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% Tempranillo. Wine of expressive character, with aromas of plum, blackcurrant, and cherry, accompanied by black pepper, wood, spices, and hibiscus. Vibrant acidity, firm tannins, and a long finish.
Nebbiolo 2011: Made with 85% Nebbiolo and 15% Garnacha Tinta. Powerful and complex wine, with notes of cherry, ripe plum, blueberries, and figs, and nuances of tobacco and cocoa. Dry, with a marked structure and persistent finish.
3. Oenological Tasting Profile
4. Moments and Recommended Pairing
Precision Gourmet Pairing (Expanded): For a guided tasting, start with the Cumulus and a board of aged cheeses and cured meats; continue with the Nimbus and grilled beef cuts, arrachera, or ribs; and finish with the Nebbiolo and lamb, sautéed mushrooms, mole, or dark chocolate. They also pair well with pasta with ragout, mushroom risotto, and meat stews.
Suggested Moments:
- Tasting with Friends: An experience to learn and compare three wines from the same vintage, ideal for wine enthusiasts.
- Gift: A collector's gift, original and with 15 years of history, for someone who loves Mexican wine.
- Business: A distinctive set for executive dinners and to treat clients and partners.
- Special Celebration: Perfect for anniversaries and memorable gatherings, especially with someone born or married in 2011.
- Romantic Dinner: For an intimate evening, with cheeses, mushrooms, and dark chocolate.
- Family Meal: To share at weekend banquets with meats and stews.
- Carnita Asada: Full-bodied reds for fine charcoal-grilled cuts and ribs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
It comes from the Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico, and is produced by Bodega Las Nubes, a winery in El Porvenir with vineyards on the valley slopes.
What is a horizontal tasting?
It is a tasting of several wines from the same vintage. It allows you to compare how the personality, structure, and nuances change depending on the grape varieties, the winemaking, and the evolution in the bottle.
What does the 2011 Horizontal Tasting include?
It includes three great labels from Bodega Las Nubes from the 2011 vintage: Cumulus, Nimbus, and Nebbiolo, with 15 years of evolution.
Are the wines dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
They are dry red wines: without pronounced sweetness, with ripe fruit, vibrant acidity, and firm tannins.
What grapes are they made from?
Cumulus is a blend of 40% Garnacha, 30% Cariñena, and 30% Tempranillo. Nimbus is made with 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% Tempranillo. Nebbiolo is made with 85% Nebbiolo and 15% Garnacha Tinta.
What aging do they have?
The three wines share 12 months of aging in French and American oak barrels, which adds complexity and depth.
How do the three wines differ?
Cumulus stands out for its full body, its great structure, its aromas of blackberry and raspberry, and its notes of clove, rosemary, and pepper. Nimbus offers plum, blackcurrant, cherry, black pepper, and hibiscus, with vibrant acidity and firm tannins. Nebbiolo is powerful and complex, with cherry, ripe plum, blueberries, figs, tobacco, and cocoa.
What is the difference with the 2008 and 2009 horizontal tastings?
All three bring together Cumulus, Nimbus, and Nebbiolo from Bodega Las Nubes, but from different vintages: 2008, 2009, and 2011. The 2011 one has 15 years of evolution, and in it the three wines share 12 months of barrel aging.
How is this tasting recommended to be served?
It is recommended to serve between 16°C and 18°C and open the bottles in advance. Due to their age, it is advisable to decant them slowly, because they may have natural sediment. A suggested order is Cumulus, Nimbus, and finally Nebbiolo.
What are the best pairing options?
It pairs very well with grilled beef cuts, lamb, ribs, aged cheeses, cured meats, mushrooms, mole, and dark chocolate.
In what moments is it recommended to enjoy this set?
It is ideal for a tasting with friends, special celebrations, business dinners, romantic dinners, family meals, carnita asada, and as a gift for collectors and lovers of Mexican wine.
How is the shipping and packaging of my order?
At LaCava.shop we package your bottles with reinforced shockproof protection and offer free shipping from $1,499 MXN throughout Mexico.
What is the return policy?
LaCava.shop offers free returns within the first 90 days.