SINGLE VINEYARD
MALBEC AGRELO 2016
FINCA LA ZULEMA • BODEGA PULENTA ESTATE
Argentinian Wine
"The purest and most exclusive expression of a legendary terroir: a collector's Malbec that defies the passage of time."
The Soul of a Selected Plot
The Pulenta Single Vineyard Malbec 2016 is a bottled work of art. Unlike other Malbecs, this example comes from a specific delineation of Finca La Zulema, where the soil has a distinct mineral composition. With an extended aging of 18 months in new French oak barrels, this wine achieves a dimension of elegance, structure, and depth that places it among the world's great red wines.
1. Luxury Technical Details
Winery: Pulenta Estate.
Verdict: Single Vineyard.
Vintage: 2016 (Historic vintage for its freshness).
Aging: 18 months in new French oak.
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Serving Temperature: 17°C - 19°C.
2. Exclusive Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep purplish-red with garnet edges, denoting a noble evolution in the bottle.
Nose: Extraordinary complexity. Notes of black fruits in liqueur, withered violets, truffle, leather, and a subtle background of dark chocolate and exotic spices.
Palate: A full-bodied wine yet infinitely silky. The tannins are perfectly integrated after years of aging. Eternal, elegant finish with a minerality that recalls its origin in Agrelo.
3. Collector's Profile
4. High-End Moments and Pairings
Pairing: Designed to accompany fine dining dishes such as game meat (venison or wild boar), Wagyu or Kobe cuts, and preparations with black truffle. It is the ideal companion for ultra-aged cheeses.
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebration: The wine for once-in-a-lifetime milestones.
- Luxury Gift: The ultimate gift for a connoisseur or collector of iconic wines.
- Business: Ideal for closing high-level deals where a globally prestigious label is required.
- Romantic Dinner: To transform an intimate dinner into an unforgettable sensory experience.
- Moment of Reflection: A wine to enjoy alone, appreciating its evolution glass after glass.
