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2003 Finca y Bodega Carlos Pulenta Corte B Vistalba |
| Vintage | 2003 |  Label 1 of 3   | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | Finca y Bodega Carlos Pulenta | ||
| Variety | Red Blend | ||
| Designation | Corte B | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | Argentina | ||
| Region | Mendoza | ||
| SubRegion | Lujan de Cuyo | ||
| Appellation | Vistalba | ||
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| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 91.1 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 12 notes) | |
| Tasted by dlewis5 on 10/13/2009 & rated 93 points: (110 views) | |
| Tasted by aldoassada on 9/7/2009 & rated 94 points: Yesssss!!!!!!! FINALLY A "NEW" ARGENTINIAN THAT I CAN ENJOY AND LOVEEE!!! I never understand why everybody likes the modern argentinian wines like Catena (crap wines...) whit the same style, same nose, same taste. Finally i found something that´s bring some dignity to Argentina: this 2003 Corte B Carlos Pulenta; a nose that´s remind´s Montepulciano D´abruzzo but a littles less on red ripe fruit. Low tannins, perfect structure, very enjoyable and the most important thing: it´s different from the other samples from the country and region... That´s really bring´s you to the Thunder!!!!Or Thundercats??errr...forget it and try to found this wine from THAT vintage!!! (188 views) | |
| Tasted by dharlow on 10/6/2008 & rated 92 points: (308 views) | |
| Tasted by fredmartens on 9/19/2008 & rated 91 points: (304 views) | |
| Tasted by Jakob K on 1/22/2008 & rated 91 points: Big and bold. Intense nose of fruit, cassis and some earthy notes. Dark purple color, almost ink like. Intense on the palate with a great balance of dark fruit and oak. Some tannins are present but drinking well at the moment. Full body with with a long and lovely aftertaste. Drink now-2015. (723 views) | |
| Tasted by Greg_O on 1/4/2008 & rated 91 points: Dark purple colour. Tons of blueberries coming through on the nose and palate. Milk chocolate notes, hints of vanilla. Good acidity, low tannins, med finish with some heat showing through at times. Overall a great malbec probably drinking at its peak right now. (743 views) | |
| Tasted by borneman on 12/30/2007 & rated 91 points: Huge fruit and licorice nose, followed by new world style fruit with a southern hemisphere twang from the malbec and banardo. Longish finish with a little heat. Still young. (832 views) | |
| Tasted by winersguy on 4/1/2007 & rated 90 points: Berry, raison nose. This wine starts with cherry and finishes with plum and light chocolate. There are light tanins that disappear with only a short amount of time. This is a very nice wine and is drinking very well now. (817 views) | |
| Tasted by rael007 on 8/10/2006 & rated 89 points: Strong scent of black fruits comes through immediately, with a bit of wood. Open, fruity, not too much alcohol, seems well balanced and just about right. The fruit is perhaps a bit too much for my tastes, but overall this is a well-made wine. (1848 views) | |
| Tasted by wineismylife on 6/10/2006 & rated 90 points: DAWGS Impromptu Dinner June 10, 2006 (De Tapas, Addison, TX): WIML90,NOWA,WS90 Tasted June 10, 2006 at an offline. Blend of Malbex, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda and Merlot. Opened and served immediately in a Spiegelau Authentis Magnum glass. Visited several times over the evening. Initially a pretty tight nose that eventually gave way to aromas of black berries, blueberries, “a bit of dustiness” followed by some leather and a ultimately a floral component. Interesting blend, huh? Flavors up front were of cumin and anise followed by some black berries and dark plums. Tannins are pretty well integrated with some good, clean acidity as well. Drink over the short term. Considering this wine is still widely available and can be purchased for $19.99 a bottle I’d say the value here is definitely recommended, possibly highly recommended. (2810 views) | |
| Tasted by merschel on 1/25/2006: I lost my note on all these that I had at the same tasting that Jeb was at (see his note). I thought a little less of it than Jeb did, but it was decent. Definitely top 3 of the wines that we had that night in my opinion. It's safe to say that if Jeb liked it, it had a good finish, and if I didn't like it, it had a really dark, earthy taste, or lacked a decent nose. So that's my guess. I really can't remember what I didn't like about it or what I liked about it, so I'll leave it at that and you can go off of other notes. (2342 views) | |
| Tasted by jdunnuck on 1/20/2006 & rated 90 points: Argentina and Chilean wine tasting (Aly and Gary's house): Very nice. Good nose or ripe cherry, currant and plum with some mocha/coffee aromas. Very clean fruit with nice integrated oak. Medium to full bodied with a nice silky mouthfeel. 90/91 points. (2921 views) |
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About red wine
Wines of Argentina Argentina has been making wine since the 1500s, tracing its wine heritage back to Spain, France and, perhaps surprisingly, Italy. Italian immigration is second only to Spanish in Argentine culture, and the flavors of Italy show up strongly in the nation’s wine, food and cultural tradition. Historically, Argentina has kept much of its wine consumption at home, drinking most of the wine it makes. But we are now seeing more very serious Argentine wines north of the border, and Malbec is leading the movement. The wine-making region in Argentina ranges between the 22° and 42° South latitude. It spreads at the foothills of the Andean mountain range along over 2,400 km; from the province of Salta to the province of Río Negro, with a variety of climates and soils that makes each region a unique land. In general terms, the areas dedicated to vine cultivation are dry and arid with a low level of rain and humidity, determining factor as regards grape health. Abundant sunny days and thermal amplitude favor a good maturity and concentration of aroma and color in the grain. Soils are deep, permeable and poor in organic matter, decisive qualities at the time of obtaining good wine. Due to the low rain regime, irrigation is necessary. Water comes from the Andean range thaw, descending in the shape of rivers to become channels or ditches. Undoubtedly, the combination of these factors turns Argentina into a veritable oasis for the highest quality wine-making. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go. Wine-making in Argentina, at the level that it achieves today, has a young history that goes back to a little more than 10 years ago. Technological progress, investment and some farsighted businessmen enabled a determining transformation. The province of Mendoza is the most traditional area in the viticultural industry, and is diverse enough to be divided into zones, according to their significantly different weather, height and soil characteristics. These include the Northern Zone, which is suitable for fruity whites and young reds, at a height from 600 to 700m; the Eastern Zone, with a height ranging from 600 to 700m, and the most productive zone in the province; the Uco Valley, a zone of colder weather and higher altitudes (between 800 and 1,400m over sea level); San Rafael, with heights ranging from 450 to 800m; and the High Zone of the Mendoza River, with heights ranging from 800 to 1,100m over sea level and various microclimates, this is the zone where almost all noble varieties have easily become adapted. It is a region that is remarkably well-suited to vine culture, protected from the Pacific’s cooling influence by the Andes and enjoying a long summer of cool nights and warm days, with a dry summer climate but plenty of water available from the region’s rivers. Malbec in particular is outstanding from this area, and it has clearly emerged as the star, the darling of both consumers and critics. Wines of Mendoza Argentine Malbec Producers Luján de Cuyo (Municipalidad de Luján de Cuyo) |
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