MASCOTA VINEYARDS GRAN MASCOTA MALBEC

Mascota Vineyards
Gran Mascota Malbec

Opaque purple-red colour Concentrated yet sophisticated aromas of black cherry, purple plum, damson puree, vanilla and creme brulee This is a bigger, more velvety wine than the regular Mascota Malbec, deeply masculine wine with a lively and refreshing acidity and a charming bouquet of plums, violet and spices. Aged in French oak from its subtlety and beautiful integration of fruit and wood character Beautifully soft, seamless texture, with fragrant, complex malted cereal notes on the finish.

VARIETIES: 100% Malbec
REGION: Uco Valley, Mendoza
AGEING: Matured for 18 months in French oak barrels
GUARDING POTENTIAL: 8 years ±, ready to be enjoyed now
SERVE: Serve at 16° – 18°C
PAIRING: Ideal with steak, red meat dishes, hard cheeses

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Gran Mascota | Range | Mascota Vineyards

Mascota Vineyards is a wine producer in the Mendoza region of Argentina. It produces red wines from Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and several other varieties, plus white wine from Chardonnay. The operation is a special project of Grupo Peñaflor and its winemaker Rodolfo Sadler.

The principal property is Finca La Mascota in Cruz de Piedra in the Maipû region. This is home to 97 hectares (240 acres) of vines planted on mainly alluvial clay-loam soil. Further vineyards are located in other subregions across Mendoza.

Gran Mascota comprises a Malbec and a Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from vineyards in the Uco Valley. Both are aged in French oak for 18 months