Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs |
Label Name: | Volturno Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | Argentina |
Region: | Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon (88%), Malbec (9%), Cabernet Franc (3%) |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; Vinous 96; Wine Spectator 92 (2017); Vivino: Winner, Vivino 2020 Wine Style Awards (Argentinian Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec)
Tasting Note
Deep ruby with black fruit, graphite, licorice, clove and dark chocolate; full-bodied, firm fine-grained tannins, bright mineral acidity and a long savory finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged hard cheeses, dark chocolate desserts; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Chinese char siu/roast duck, Sichuan beef, Japanese grilled wagyu.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; cold soak, extended maceration and stainless fermentation; native MLF in barrel; aged 18 months in French oak (≈63–68% new); unfined and unfiltered.
Vineyard Info
Viña Cobos (founded by Paul Hobbs) sources top Marchiori/Perdriel sites; Volturno honors Don Nico Marchiori and represents the estate flagship Cabernet expression.