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Corazon del Sol Luminoso Red Rhone Blend 2017
Corazon del Sol Luminoso Red Rhone Blend 2017
- Grape 50% Grenache 35% Syrah 15% Mourvedre
- Country Argentina
- Region Uco Valley
- ABV 14%
- Case size 6 / 75cl
- Argentina’s first GSM blend from a vineyard that is reminiscent of Châteauneuf-du-Pape at 3,600’ in elevation. It is a unique and complex blend. It has fresh red fruit with lively acidity and a spicy dark fruit core, complex tannins, and layers of elegant texture. This is a pioneer wine that is making history in Argentina! ‘Luminoso’ comes from the original 3-acre block of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre that we planted to produce Argentina’s first GSM blend from a vineyard that is reminiscent of Châteauneuf-du-Pape at 3,600’ in elevation.
In 2008, these pioneering producers took a risk by planting a vineyard in the ancient river bed of Los Chacayes, the rockiest part of the Uco Valley. Now home to a small production winery and estate vineyards, Bodega Corazon Del Sol is dedicated to progressing the perception of world-class Argentine wine through estate-bottled single-vineyard expressions. Seven hectares of Estate vineyards are planted to Bordeaux and Rhone varieties at 1,200 meters in elevation and meticulously farmed and hand-harvested.
Country | Argentina |
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Vintage | 2017 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | No |
Winery | These superb wines have been winning plaudits for their technically sophisticated Argentine style—purple in the glass with a garnet sheen. The nose presents notes of fresh plum, hints of violet, aromas from the ageing process such as cigar box, and hints of cherry, jam, and thyme. a nimble, juicy wine with a refined texture, finely-grained tannins and compact freshness. The finish lingers at length. Planted in the ancient rock-covered river beds of Los Chacayes, Uco Valley - the 'Revana Vineyard' garners meager yields due to the arid climate and extreme terroir. Corazon del Sol selects the best 8 barrels from the 7 acres that they produce to produce this full-flavoured, stunning wine. |