Vistalba District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaBodega Vistalba was opened in 2002 in Luján de Cuyo. Its raison d'etre was to explore traditional Argentine winemaking styles that were blends or 'corte.' Vistalba turns out various Corte with malbec, cabernet sauvignon, and bonarda. Globally the wines are fermented in concrete vessels and then blended and aged in French oak barrels. I love the 13.8 percent alcohol in this 2017. The nose is aromatic, stony, mineral with notes of violets and red fruits. The style continues to evolve, offering elegance and length in spades. The textures are supple, and the palate awash in vibrant plummy blackcurrant fruit with a chalky, long, exquisite finish. Mid-week it's Bolognese ready, and on the weekend, go with a T-Bone steak and chimichurri sauce.Tasted: 27 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
Vistalba District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaLuján de Cuyo's Bodega Vistalba was opened in 2002, with a focus on exploring traditional Argentine blends or 'corte.' Core C 2017 blends 80% malbec (planted 1948) and 20% cabernet sauvignon (planted 1999), from vineyards at 1000m. Post ferment, this aged one year in a mix of stainless (80%) and oak barrels. Bright blackberry, blueberry, perfumed plums and violets rule this fresh, fuller red, with ample velvet tannins well absorbed into the fleshy, medicinal-led fruit. Drinking fresh and smartly now, especially with roasted chicken or pork.Tasted: 27 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
Vistalba District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaA corte, or blend, of malbec (80%) and cabernet sauvignon (20%), this sees only a small amount of oak, giving it a fresh, fruit-driven character. Equal parts plum and blackberry, there's also some gravelly spice to add complexity and intrigue. It's not overly concentrated or showy, but all the better for it. Medium-bodied and lively, with sinewy tannins, this will be quite versatile at the dinner table.Tasted: 27 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
Vistalba District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaBodega Vistalba was opened in 2002 in Luján de Cuyo and was set up to delve into the traditional winemaking style where wines were blended ‘corte.’ Vistalba turns out various blends with malbec, cabernet sauvignon and bonarda, with wines fermented in concrete vessels and then blended and aged in French oak barrels. I love the 13.8 percent alcohol in this 2017 cabernet sauvignon, malbec, bonarda mix. The nose is aromatic, stony, mineral with notes of violets and red fruits. The style continues to evolve down the elegance road. The textures are supple and the palate awash in vibrant plummy blackcurrant fruit with a chalky, long, exquisite finish. Mid-week it's Bolognese ready; on the weekend go with a T-Bone steak and chimichurri sauce.Tasted: 17 October 2018Tasted by: Prices:
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