Gran Famiglia Bianchi Corte 2019

Uco Valley, Argentina 

Vinous 91 points! James Suckling 92 points Wine Spectator 90 points!

Gran Famiglia Bianchi Corte is a beautiful Malbec blend from Argentina’s Uco Valley. The family-owned Bianchi winery is situated in the sub-regions of both the Uco Valley and San Rafael. In the Uco Valley, in Los Chacayes in the northwest of Argentina, the high and deep valleys of the majestic Andes Mountains lend a particular environment to the region’s grapes. Situated along the Tunuyán River, alluvial soils ensure the necessary water needed for the vineyard’s irrigation. It’s a rocky area, too, which gives the wines a mineral character with three-dimensional aromatics. All the vineyards sit between 2700 – 3900 ft above sea level, well above the fog line for long bouts of sunlight, perfect for phenolic ripeness and maturity. 

Gran Famiglia Bianchi Corte is a blend of 59% Malbec, 23% Petit Verdot, 11% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Tannat. It is deep in color with purplish hues. On the nose, intense aromas of red berries, plums, and violets. There are also mentholated notes, spices, and quince touches provided by the Merlot. The Petit Verdot adds an exotic touch, as does a note of very ripe red pepper from the Cabernet Sauvignon. There are also mineral notes that are typical of the region, and vanilla notes indicating the wine’s aging in French oak. Great body and structure, with sweet tannins that will continue ripening. Persistent finish. Good aging potential. 

“The complex nose presents notes of plum and violets with hints of blackcurrant, balsam and country herbs over aromas from the aging process.” Vinous, 91 points! 

“Notes of mulberries, dark plums, chocolate, toasted hazelnuts and baking spices. Full-bodied with fine tannins. Fruity and layered with a rich, flavorful finish." —James Suckling, 92 points! 

“Sports a savory package of graphite, loam and tobacco, with ripe cherry and plum chiming in and a note of vanilla weaving in and out. Gains textural appeal around mineral acidity, ending with rich, mouthcoating tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2030. 2,891 cases made, 100 cases imported.”—Wine Spectator 90 points!

Enjoy Gran Famiglia Bianchi Corte with grilled steak, roast beef, BBQ ribs, rich vegetable dishes and sharp cheeses.