CATA VERTICAL CUMULUS LAS NUBES
VINTAGES 2008 • 2009 • 2010
VALLEY OF GUADALUPE, MEXICO
BODEGA LAS NUBES
BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
"One wine. Three vintages. A story of evolution. The Cumulus Vertical Tasting brings together the 2008, 2009, and 2010 vintages of Bodega Las Nubes' iconic red wine, a blend of Grenache, Cariñena, and Tempranillo from the Valley of Guadalupe, to discover how climate and time change the character of the same wine."
Quick Summary
Cumulus Las Nubes Vertical Tasting (Vintages 2008/2009/2010) is a special selection of three consecutive vintages of Cumulus, the iconic dry red wine from Bodega Las Nubes in the Valley of Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico. It is a blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Cariñena, and 30% Tempranillo, ideal for tastings with friends, a collector's gift, business dinners, and celebrations. Available at LaCava.shop with shipping throughout Mexico.
Three Vintages of Cumulus in the Valley of Guadalupe and Dry Profile
The Cumulus Las Nubes Vertical Tasting brings together the 2008, 2009, and 2010 vintages of Cumulus, one of the most representative wines from Bodega Las Nubes, a winery in the Valley of Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico, built on the slopes overlooking the valley and known for its views and its blends. A vertical tasting consists of trying the same wine from different vintages, and here it allows you to explore how the same blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Cariñena, and 30% Tempranillo expresses different personalities depending on each year's climate, its winemaking, and its evolution in the bottle. It is a dry wine, with barrel aging, red and black fruit, and polished tannins. It is an experience designed for collectors, for those who want to learn, and as a gift for anyone who enjoys Mexican wine. Purchase it with a guarantee of origin and authenticity at LaCava.shop.
1. Product Technical Details
Product Name: Cumulus Las Nubes Vertical Tasting (Vintages 2008/2009/2010).
Winery: Bodega Las Nubes.
Specific Region of Origin: Valley of Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico.
Wine: Cumulus.
Vintages Included: 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Grape Varieties: Blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Cariñena, and 30% Tempranillo.
Wine Type: Barrel-aged red wine, vertical tasting set.
Sweetness Classification: Dry (ripe fruit, fresh acidity, and polished tannins).
Aging: 2009 and 2010 vintages with 12 months in oak barrels (the 2009 in French and American oak).
Alcohol Content: Check the label of each bottle.
Contents: 750 ml bottles, one for each vintage; confirm the contents on your set's label.
Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.
SKU / MPN: MX-LAS-NUBES-CUMULUS-CATA-VERTICAL-2008-2010
2. Luxury Tasting Notes by Vintage
Cumulus 2008 · Power and longevity: Dry-cycle vintage that favored concentration and structure. Aromas of raspberry, cherry, and plum, with a pronounced and balanced acidity, great power, and long finish.
Cumulus 2009 · Intensity and concentration: Warm and dry cycle, with 12 months of aging in French and American oak barrels. Intense aromas of blackberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, cherry, and plum, full-bodied, concentrated, and structured.
Cumulus 2010 · Balance and complexity: Balanced weather conditions that allowed for slow and optimal maturation, with 12 months of barrel aging. Aromas of ripe red fruits, firm and polished tannins, fresh acidity, and a persistent finish.
3. Enological Tasting Profile
4. Recommended Moments and Pairing
Precision Gourmet Pairing (Expanded): For a guided tasting, start with the 2010 and a board of aged cheeses and cured meats; continue with the 2009 and grilled beef cuts, arrachera, or ribs; and finish with the 2008 and lamb, goat, mole, or dark chocolate. Sautéed mushrooms, dishes with mild chilies, and meat stews also pair well.
Suggested Moments:
- Tasting with Friends: An experience to learn and compare, ideal for wine enthusiasts' gatherings.
- Gift: An original collector's gift with a story, for anyone who enjoys Mexican wine.
- Business: A distinctive set for executive dinners and to entertain clients and partners.
- Special Celebration: Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, and memorable gatherings.
- Family Meal: To share at weekend banquets with meats and stews.
- Carnita Asada: A collector's red 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 Valley of Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico, and is produced by Bodega Las Nubes, a winery in El Porvenir with vineyards on the valley's slopes.
What is a vertical tasting?
It is a tasting of the same wine from several consecutive vintages. It allows you to compare how each harvest's climate and the time in the bottle change its character, structure, and aromas.
What does the Cumulus Vertical Tasting include?
It includes the 2008, 2009, and 2010 vintages of Cumulus, Bodega Las Nubes' iconic red wine, to discover three moments of its history in a single experience.
Is Cumulus dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is a dry red wine: no pronounced sweetness, with ripe fruit, fresh acidity, and polished tannins.
What grapes is it made from?
It is a blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Cariñena, and 30% Tempranillo, with barrel aging.
How do the three vintages differ?
The 2008, from a dry cycle, stands out for its power, pronounced acidity, and long finish. The 2009, from a warm and dry cycle, is intense, concentrated, and full-bodied. The 2010, with slow maturation, is the most balanced, with firm and polished tannins and a persistent finish.
How is it recommended to serve a vertical tasting?
It is recommended to serve between 16°C and 18°C, starting with the youngest vintage and finishing with the oldest. Due to its age, it is advisable to open the bottles carefully and decant slowly, as they may have natural sediment.
What are the best pairing options?
It pairs very well with lamb, goat, grilled beef cuts, mole, aged cheeses, cured meats, mushrooms, and dark chocolate.
When is it recommended to enjoy this set?
It is ideal for a tasting with friends, special celebrations, business dinners, romantic dinners, family meals, and as a gift for collectors and Mexican wine lovers.
How is my order shipped and packaged?
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.