Winery: Pulenta Estate.

Origin: Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.

Vintage: 2019.

Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels (new and second use).

Alcohol: 14.5% vol.

Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.

Appearance: Deep ruby red color with garnet reflections, denoting concentration and elegance.

Nose: A classic and complex profile revealing notes of ripe black fruits, roasted red pepper, eucalyptus, and subtle hints of tobacco, cedar, and sweet spices.

Palate: Personality on entry. Its tannins are firm and structured, yet enveloped in a juiciness that makes them elegant. Persistent, deep finish with great varietal retro-nasal aroma.

Food Pairing: Its imposing structure makes it the perfect companion for wild game red meats (deer or wild boar), grilled fatty cuts like Rib-eye, or braised lamb. It also pairs well with slow-cooked stews and hard-rinded, long-aged cheeses.

Suggested Occasions:

• Business: A wine of great authority for meals where solidity and good taste are sought to be projected.
• Barbecue: The definitive label to accompany the most important cuts of a gourmet barbecue.
• Special Celebration: Perfect for anniversaries or moments that demand a high-end wine.
• Gift: A gift that will be deeply appreciated by collectors of characterful red wines.
• Romantic Dinner: Ideal for a signature cuisine dinner where meat is the main course.
• Family Meal: The center of attention at Sunday banquets that include oven-roasted meats.

Is this Cabernet very strong?

It is a structured wine with present tannins, as great Cabernet Sauvignons dictate, but Pulenta Estate's work ensures they are round and elegant, not aggressive.

Is decanting recommended?

Yes. As a highly concentrated wine from the 2019 vintage, a 45 to 60-minute decantation will allow the wood and spice notes to meld perfectly.

How long can I keep it in my cellar?

Thanks to its excellent tannic balance and acidity, this wine will evolve favorably over the next 10 to 15 years.