PULENTA ESTATE
GRAN CORTE 2020
"The art of the blend: a symphony of varietals that achieves technical and sensory perfection."
The Ultimate Expression of Terroir
The Pulenta Gran Corte 2020 is the most iconic wine from the Pulenta family. Each variety provides a distinct layer of complexity: the kindness of Malbec, the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon, the roundness of Merlot, and the strength of Petit Verdot and Tannat. Aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels, this Agrelo blend is a deep, elegant wine destined to remain in your memory. Purchase it online quickly and securely at LaCava.shop.
1. Blend Details
Winery: Pulenta Estate.
Origin: "La Zulema" Estate, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.
Composition: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Tannat.
Aging: 18 months in new French oak barrels.
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.
SKU / MPN: PULENTA-GRAN-CORTE-2020
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Sight: Deep, brilliant garnet red color with intense ruby highlights.
Nose: Great aromatic complexity. Ripe red and black fruits are perceived, followed by spicy notes, dried flowers, and an elegant background of vanilla, tobacco, and licorice provided by its time in fine wood.
Palate: Powerful entry with a lot of personality. It is a wine with great volume, firm yet velvety tannins, and an impeccable structure. The finish is long, elegant, and leaves a subtle trace of nuts and cocoa.
3. Blend Architecture
4. Pairings and Suggested Moments
Gourmet Pairing: Due to its full body, it is ideal to accompany complex red meats such as spit-roasted lamb, wild boar, or aged beef cuts. It harmonizes perfectly with truffle dishes, bold cheeses (Roquefort or Gorgonzola), and red wine reductions.
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebration: The perfect wine for significant life milestones.
- Business: A label of respect and prestige for high-profile executive dinners.
- Gifting: A gift that speaks to the good taste and knowledge of the giver.
- Romantic Dinner: For an evening of fine dining as a couple.
- Premium BBQ: Elevates a premium barbecue to a professional tasting category.
- Family Meal: When the table demands the best bottle to celebrate togetherness.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is it better to decant this wine?
Without a doubt. Being a highly concentrated blend, we recommend decanting it at least 60 minutes before drinking so that all its aromatic layers are revealed.
Why is it called "Gran Corte"?
It represents the selection of the best barrels of each variety to achieve a superior blend that serves as the winery's flagship.
What do Petit Verdot and Tannat contribute?
These varieties, though in a smaller percentage, contribute deep color, a firmer tannic structure, and greater aging potential to the blend.