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).