Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Vina Cobos by Paul Hobbs |
Label Name: | Volturno Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | Argentina |
Region: | Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon (87%), Malbec (9%), Cabernet Franc (4%) |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vinous 96 pts; James Suckling 95 pts; Wine Spectator 93 pts. (noted professional reviews/release notes)
Tasting Note
Garnet red; aromas of blackcurrant, violets, pipe tobacco and warm spice. Full-bodied, precise and refined with tight, fine tannins, fresh mid-palate and a long, weightless finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, aged Manchego, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Szechuan beef, char siu, Korean-style short ribs. Pairs with umami-rich sauces and aged soy/miso marinades.
Production Method
Cold soak (≈4 days), ~30-day maceration; native malolactic in barrel; 18 months in French oak; bottled unfined.
Vineyard Info
Viña Cobos, founded by Paul Hobbs (1999), focuses on terroir-driven Mendoza wines from Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley; Volturno honors Marchiori (founding grower).