Salentein Gran Vu Blend

An iconic wine from Bodegas Salentein that pays homage to the Uco Valley in its name. Each varietal is fermented separately — the Malbec in French oak barrels and the Cabernet Sauvignon in 7,000-liter wooden vats — and then blended after 6 months, returning to barrels to finish aging. The result is a blend of great structure, aromatic complexity, and excellent aging potential. 90 points Tim Atkin.

WINE PROFILE

Blend of approx. 73-76% Malbec and 24-27% Cabernet Sauvignon from Finca El Oasis and Finca La Pampa, Uco Valley, Tunuyán, Mendoza, at 1,150-1,300 meters above sea level. The Malbec is fermented in new 225-liter French oak barrels with pigeage and controlled oxygenation. The Cabernet Sauvignon is fermented in 7,000-liter wooden vats with pump-overs. MLF in barrels. Total aging of 24 months in French oak barrels (6 months for each varietal separately, then blended and an additional 18 months together). %

ALCOHOL

— 15%

AGING POTENTIAL

— 10 to 15 years.

SUGGESTED PAIRING

Very suitable for quality red meats, game, spiced stews, and aged cheeses.