Gran Famiglia Bianchi Malbec Valle de Uco 2019 750ml

Expert Review - Vintage 2019 

James Suckling 92 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. 

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

Winemaker Description 

Intense and deep 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.

Gran Famiglia Bianchi was created as a tribute to the 90th anniversary of the winery. This is a wine that expresses the diversity of varieties that can be produced in this large terroir: Malbec; Merlot; Cabernet Sauvignon; Petit Verdot, and Tannat. 

The vineyards are located in Vista Flores, in the renowned Los Chacayes area (Uco Valley), in the province of Mendoza, at an altitude of 3,600 feet above sea level. In addition to the outstanding quality of its soil, this location offers a unique temperature range that produces wines of excellent color and exceptional organoleptic properties. 

The grapes were hand-picked. Fermentation was completed at controlled temperatures. 50% of the wine then spent ten months in French Oak barrels. After bottling, the wine was aged an additional eight months before release.