LAS NUBES GRAN RESERVA NEBBIOLO RED WINE 2018 750 ML
BODEGA LAS NUBES • 100% NEBBIOLO • VALLE DE GUADALUPE / VALLE DE LA GRULLA
MEXICO • BAJA CALIFORNIA • AGING RED WINE
"The pinnacle of Baja California's enological elegance, complexity, and power. Las Nubes Gran Reserva Nebbiolo Red Wine 2018 750 ml is the ultimate signature gem from Bodega Las Nubes, conceived by enologists Víctor Torres Alegre and Víctor Segura in a strictly limited production. Classified as a dry red wine with 24 months of aging in French oak barrels and an additional 18 months of bottle aging, it captivates with its deep purplish-red hue with ruby nuances, seduces with sophisticated aromas of ripe plum, cranberries, tobacco, toasted wood, and fine spices, offering a powerful, fleshy palate, with silky tannins and extraordinary longevity."
Supreme Sophistication, Extended Aging, and Terroir Excellence
The Las Nubes Gran Reserva Nebbiolo Red Wine 2018 750 ml embodies the highest point of winemaking perfection from Bodega Las Nubes. Sourced from selected micro-plots in the Valle de Guadalupe and Valle de La Grulla in Ensenada, Baja California, this special 100% Nebbiolo edition is crafted with meticulous pre-fermentative maceration and fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures. Its extended aging includes 24 months in French oak barrels (one-third new barrels) followed by 18 months of peaceful maturation in the bottle before being released to the market. Categorically classified as a dry red wine, it captivates with its dense purple and purplish-red color, a refined nose full of black fruits, cranberry, ripe plum, cigar box, cocoa, and subtle balsamic notes, culminating in a fleshy, broad mouthfeel, with enveloping tannins, perfect acidity, and a long, unforgettable finish.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Bodega Las Nubes / Viñedos Las Nubes.
Specific Origin: Valle de Guadalupe and Valle de La Grulla, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo.
Harvest / Vintage: 2018.
Type / Classification: Dry Gran Reserva High Aging Red Wine.
Soil and Cultivation: Granitic hillside soils with controlled irrigation and sustainable vineyard management.
Winemaking and Aging: Pre-fermentative maceration, fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures. 24 months of aging in French oak barrels (1/3 new) and 18 months of bottle aging.
Profile / Flavor Classification: Dry (Notes of cranberries, ripe plum, fine tobacco, toasted hints, graphite, and cocoa).
Alcohol Content: 13.9% Alc. Vol.
Presentation: 750 ml Bordeaux bottle.
Aging Potential: 10 to 15 years in optimal cellar conditions.
Production: Limited edition from selected barrels.
Barcode / EAN: 7501563120103
SKU / MPN: MX-LASNUBES-NEBBIOLOGRANRESERVA-2018-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep and impenetrable purplish-red with ruby and mahogany flashes denoting perfect ripeness. Thick, slow legs that attest to its dense body and excellent alcoholic richness.
Nose: Sophisticated, evolving, and of very high aromatic intensity. Ripe aromas of prunes, concentrated cranberries, and wild blackberries, masterfully blended with notes of toasted wood, pipe tobacco, noble leather, nutmeg, and subtle earthy and coffee undertones.
Palate: Dry entry, extremely fleshy, broad, and structured. Silky, mature tannins perfectly integrated with a lively acidity that supports the power of the fruit. Monumental, warm, and extremely persistent finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Suggested Gourmet Pairing: A wine of this caliber demands dishes of maximum intensity and gastronomic richness: stuffed flank steak in plum sauce, roasted lamb or mutton, venison in red fruit and red wine reduction, confit suckling pig, dry-aged cuts of meat (Dry Aged Tomahawk or Rib Eye), game meats, ossobuco, oxtail, Hidalgo-style lamb barbacoa, Oaxacan mole negro, risotto with black truffle, and high-potency cured or aged cheeses (aged Parmigiano Reggiano, Roquefort, Pecorino, aged Manchego).
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebration: The ideal red for golden weddings, transcendental anniversaries, promotions, and high-profile galas.
- The Perfect Gift: A supreme and exclusive gift for collectors, sommeliers, and demanding connoisseurs of Mexican author wines.
- Business: The definitive choice for closing strategic deals at high-profile executive dinners.
- Barbecue: Perfect for luxury barbecues with aged cuts, ribs, and roasted suckling pig.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
It is produced in the Valle de Guadalupe and Valle de La Grulla, Baja California, Mexico, by the prestigious winery Bodega Las Nubes.
Is this red wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
The Las Nubes Gran Reserva Nebbiolo 2018 is a strictly dry, full-bodied, complex, and elegant author red wine.
How long does this Gran Reserva spend in barrel and aging?
It has an aging of 24 months in French oak barrels (one-third new barrels) and an additional resting period of 18 months in the bottle before being released.
At what temperature is it recommended to serve and does it require decanting?
It is recommended to decant for 30 to 45 minutes before consumption and serve at a temperature between 18°C and 20°C to unleash its full aromatic potential.
