Gran Corte VII is a red produced by Pulenta Estate in Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina. Made from Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Tannat. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Mendoza
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Grapes: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Tannat
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
Pulenta Estate's flagship blend, Gran Corte VII, from old vines on the family's La Zulema estate in Alto Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo. Malbec leads, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Tannat (the 2019 is 35/30/20/8/7), and it spends about 18 months in French oak. Dark and intense, with plum, cherry and black fruit lifted by violet, thyme, oregano and black pepper. Rich and full-bodied, with firm but polished tannins and a long finish.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Mendoza, Argentina
Mendoza lies in the arid foothills of the Andes in western Argentina and is by far the country's most important wine region, responsible for the majority of its production.
Malbec
Malbec is a red grape from southwest France, historically tied to Cahors, but it found worldwide fame after taking root in Argentina, which is now its spiritual home.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Petit Verdot
Petit Verdot is a red grape from Bordeaux, traditionally a minor blending component that adds colour, tannin and aromatic lift to Cabernet-based wines.
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From Pulenta Estate
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- Gran Malbec (X) — Pulenta Estate, Luján de Cuyo
- La Flor Malbec — Pulenta Estate, Vista Flores
- Malbec (I) — Pulenta Estate, Vista Flores
- Rosé S'il Vous Plaît — Pulenta Estate, Luján de Cuyo
More red wines from Mendoza
- Antología XXXVIII — Rutini, Valle de Uco
- Cheval des Andes — Cheval des Andes, Luján de Cuyo
- Clos de los Siete — Clos de los Siete, Valle de Uco
- Enzo Bianchi Gran Corte — Bianchi, San Rafael
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gran Corte VII from?
Gran Corte VII is produced by Pulenta Estate in Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina.
What grapes are in Gran Corte VII?
Gran Corte VII is a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Tannat.