Description

Famiglia Bianchi Malbec 2019

91 pts – James Suckling

Medium-bodied red with cranberry and blueberry flavors, as well as grapey and floral notes. Fruity and easy at the end.

Originally from Italy, Don Valentin Bianchi moved to San Rafael, Mendoza in 1910 and started to build what would become a life-long project: to open a winery and export his wines from Argentina to the world. The dream came true in 1928; with a lot of effort, Bodegas Bianchi came to life. Devoted to making the best wines, he imported strains and readapted them to the climate and regional soils of the region. Thus, little by little a family winery was born with a name that would become a tradition for excellence in wine.

The legacy continued with Enzo Bianchi, his son, and Valentin “Tincho” Bianchi, his grandson –renowned enologists that moved forward with the founder’s work with just as much dedication until their winery was placed among the most prestigious in the country and around the world. For 80 years –and 4 generations – the values of a family who has embedded their name in Argentine winemaking have remained intact.

Description:

A deep purple color with a very attractive magenta hue. Ripe plum, cherry, violet, chocolate, vanilla, and mineral aromas on the nose, with some spice notes that San Rafael Malbecs are known for. Achieves aremarkable fruit-wood balance. Harmonious, with balanced acidity and delicate tannins which make for a broad palate and persistent finish.

This wine is ideal with a large variety of foods including most meats and hard cheeses.

Serving Hints:

This wine is ideal to serve with a large variety of foods, especially with meat and hard cheeses.

PRODUCER:                   Valentin Bianchi S.A.
COUNTRY:                      Argentina
REGION:                         San Rafael, Mendoza

GRAPE VARIETY:          100% Malbec

ALCOHOL %:                  14.6 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR:      2.90 g/l
TOTAL ACIDITY:           4.87 g/l
PH:                                    3.63