Winery Merced del EsteroGran Corte
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Malbec and the Tannat.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
The Gran Corte of the Winery Merced del Estero is in the top 5 of wines of San Juan.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gran Corte of Winery Merced del Estero in the region of San Juan often reveals types of flavors of oak, black fruit or floral.
Food and wine pairings with Gran Corte
Pairings that work perfectly with Gran Corte
Original food and wine pairings with Gran Corte
The Gran Corte of Winery Merced del Estero matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beer goulash, the garbure or rabbit with prunes in my grandmother's style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Merced del Estero's Gran Corte.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gran Corte from Winery Merced del Estero are 2014, 2016, 0, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Merced del Estero
The Winery Merced del Estero is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of San Juan to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of San Juan
Argentina's 2nd province by volume, a very sunny Andean oasis (<30 cloudy days/year). Signature Syrah (~22% of Argentine Syrah): intense, sun-drenched reds with signature notes of blackberry, black plum, pepper, olive, violet and sweet spice, round tannins and vivid fruit. Also fleshy Malbec, supple Bonarda, spicy Tempranillo. Floral, muscat Torrontes and ample Chardonnay in white.
The word of the wine: Assembly
Blending of several wines to obtain a single batch. Using wines of the same origin, blending is very different from coupage - a mixture of wines from different origins - which has a pejorative connotation.
