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2009 GRAN CORTE, Pulenta Estate. Mendoza, Argentina (Magnum)

Alcohol Percentage: 14.5%
Area: The 135 hectare estate is located in Alto Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo. Like all the best Argentine vineyards they are high (average 980m), thus getting a big diurnal temperature range, helping the wines retain freshness and balance
Grape Variety: 43% Malbec, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, all aged for 12 months in 80% new French oak
Producer: The Pulenta family has been involved in the Argentine viticulture for three generations. Eduardo and Hugo Pulenta are currently holding the reins
Cellar Potential: Will improve to 2017 at least and will hold for at least 5 years beyond that
Old Bridge Rating: Big, luscious, flamboyant. Maybe not for a traditionalist, but it's a pretty seductive total package for anyone who likes rich New World reds

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