Bodega Corvus - Ala Negra Gran Corte

Bodega CorvusAla Negra Gran Corte

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Ala Negra Gran Corte of Bodega Corvus is a red wine from the region of Mendoza.
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.

Taste structure of the Ala Negra Gran Corte from the Bodega Corvus

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Ala Negra Gran Corte of Bodega Corvus in the region of Mendoza is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Ala Negra Gran Corte of Bodega Corvus in the region of Mendoza often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Bodega Corvus's Ala Negra Gran Corte.

Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Ala Negra Gran Corte - 2014
In the top 100 of of Mendoza wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Ala Negra Gran Corte - 2013
In the top 100 of of Mendoza wines
Average rating: 4.511110.5
Ala Negra Gran Corte - 2009
In the top 100 of of Mendoza wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of Ala Negra Gran Corte from Bodega Corvus are 2013, 2009, 2014

Informations about the Bodega Corvus

The winery offers 20 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Mendoza

The Bodega Corvus is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Mendoza to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Mendoza
In the top 550 of of Argentina wines
In the top 500 of of Mendoza wines
In the top 10000 of red wines
In the top 15000 wines of the world

The wine region of Mendoza

Mendoza is by far the largest wine region in Argentina. Located on a high-altitude plateau at the edge of the Andes Mountains, the province is responsible for roughly 70 percent of the country's annual wine production. The French Grape variety Malbec has its New World home in the vineyards of Mendoza, producing red wines of great concentration and intensity. The province Lies on the western edge of Argentina, across the Andes Mountains from Chile.

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The word of the wine: Heart-to-heart

Small stem from a quick bud that is removed during thinning.

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