2022 Vina Cobos Bramare Malbec Valle de Uco

In 1989, Paul Hobbs visited Mendoza for the first time. Driving over the Andes from Chile, he fell in love with the place and the people, but also with its potential to make great wine.

He began experimenting with wild fermented Chardonnay and then with the variety that would become Argentina’s calling card – Malbec; his first 10-barrel vintage of Malbec persuaded the American press of the potential of this grape. Paul established his own winery, Viña Cobos, in 1999 and over 20 years later, continues to make wines that are authentic expressions of the terroir they come from. In his exploration of the different terroirs across Mendoza, Paul looks to the most distinguished regions of Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco to produce wines that uniquely express their origins. The winery’s elegant and balanced wines are a result of meticulous vineyard farming and utmost respect for terroir.

Viticulture

The vineyards are located in San Carlos and Tupungato, both districts of Valle de Uco, Mendoza. They are situated between 3,330 to 3,845 feet elevation in the foothills of the Andean Mountains. The soils are very heterogeneous, with sand and rocky patches. These sites present a pronounced slope, which favours soil drainage, along with the cold nights contribute to fruit ripening. Hand harvested.

Winemaking

Aged 18 months in French oak barrels; 20% new. Each batch is harvested and elaborated separately to define the final cut after aging.

Tasting Note

This vintage has an intense red colour edged with violet tones. Aromas of dark fruits, blueberries and plums intertwine with notes of dark chocolate and a refreshing hint of menthol. On the palate, it exhibits a distinctive minerality, excellent balance and a long, refined finish.

Food matching

A succulent wine made to be drunk with succulent meat like a slow roasted leg of lamb.