Enzo Bianchi Gran Corte 2019
Overview
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This blend offers an intense red color and attractive purple hues. Aromas of red fruits, ripe black fruits, floral and spicy notes, and fresh herbs merge elegantly with chocolate and vanilla. It is a very complex wine with magnificent structure, silky tannins and highly- balanced acidity. This wine has excellent potential for aging. |
Wine Facts
The grapes come from a 30-year old vineyard in Finca Asti, situated in Las Paredes in San Rafael, Mendoza, 2,461 feet above sea level. This historic vineyard has always produced exceptional Malbecs and Cabernet Sauvignons that Enzo Bianchi, who was Chief Winemaker for 50 years, used as the basis for this great wine. The soil is alluvial with a sandy-silt texture. This organic-poor soil, combined with proper irrigation management, allows for perfect plant balance. Layers of medium-sized rocks are covered by light calcareous layers that contribute the wine’s mineral notes. The grapes for Enzo Bianchi Gran Corte were hand-harvested. The wine went through classical fermentation in stainless steel tanks, and cold maceration for 48 hours, with frequent pump-over. The wine spent 14 months in 100% French oak barrels. After stabilization, filtering and bottling, the final wine was bottled-aged an additional 12 months.
Serving Hints
Serve at room temperature as a perfect accompaniment to red meats
Region: San Rafael, Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Wine Composition: 41% Malbec, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 14.7%
Total Acidity: 5.9 G/L
Residual Sugar: 3.6 G/L
pH: 3.62
Press Highlights
2021: 92 Pts - James Suckling, Mar 2024
2019: 94 Pts - Vinous, Nov 2022
2019: 93 Pts - James Suckling, Mar 2022
2018: 93 Pts - Vinous, Nov 2021
2018: 92 Pts 'Silver Medal' - Decanter, July 2021
2018: 91 Pts - Wine Spectator, Dec 2021
2017: 93 Pts - Vinous, Oct 2020
2017: 90 Pts - Wine Advocate, Oct 2019
2015: 91 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Aug 2019
2013: 93 Pts 'Editor's Choice' - Wine Enthusiast, Feb 2018
2013: 91 Pts - James Suckling, June 2017
2012: 91 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, July 2016
2011: 90 Pts - Vinous, Feb 2015
2010: 92 Pts - Wine & Spirits, Feb 2015
2010: 93 Pts - Wine Spectator ‘Insider’, Oct 2014
2010: 90 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Apr 2015
2010: ‘Recommended’ – Chicago Tribune, Bill St. John, Oct 2012
2009 - 92 Pts 'Editor's Choice' - Wine Enthusiast, Nov 2013
2009 - 91 Pts - Wine Spectator, Nov 2013
2007 - 91 Pts - Wine Advocate, #192, Dec 2010
2005 - 90 Pts - Wine Advocate, Dec 2008
2002 - 95 Pts - Wine News, Mar 2007
2002 - 4 Stars 'Highly Recommended' Decanter Magazine, Nov 2006
2001 - Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Oct 2004
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Press Highlights
2019 94Pts Vinous Shelf Talker
2019 93Pts James Suckling Shelf Talker
2021 92Pts James Suckling Sell Sheet
2019 Multi Point Sell Sheet
Wine Enthusiast Sell Sheet
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