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Bramare
Crafted by Paul Hobbs and his
team at Viña Cobos, the Bramare
vineyard designates capture the
richness and power of exceptional
vineyards and estates within Valle
de Uco and Luján de Cuyo.
Through meticulous vineyard MENDOZA-LUJÁN DE CUYO
management and minimal
intervention in the winemaking Luján de Cuyo’s position on the edge of the imposing Andes mountain chain has an enormous
process, the wines express the true effect on the terroir. The hot, dry climate is moderated by the high altitude of the region,
essence of their terroir with averaging about 3300ft above sea level. At this altitude, the vineyards are subject to more-intense
finesse, complexity, and solar radiation during the day than lower-lying areas. This is balanced by evening temperatures
authenticity. that are considerably lower, cooled by alpine winds from the Andes Moutnains. This diurnal
temperature variation slows ripening overnight, and extends the growing season. The grapes

develop full phenolic ripeness without losing their acidity.
The soils are also heavily influenced by the proximity of the Andes. Alluvial soils have been
deposited in the area by rivers over thousands of years. These rocky, sandy soils have little
organic matter due to their origin high in the mountains, and their low fertility makes them perfect
Finca Decero for viticulture because it stresses the vines. Malbec from Luján de Cuyo will offer more black
The Finca Decero estate is fruits (blackberry, boysenberry, plum sauce, black cherry), and a dusty or graphite-like finish.
located in the district of Agrelo Within the Luján de Cuyo region, wines are often labeled by the nearest town. As you taste these
and is made up of a single 110
hectare vineyard. named wines, you’ll start to notice how certain areas within Cuyo taste subtly different given the
“Remolinos” after the tiny different terroirs at play. Of the sub-regions, Agrelo (elegance + power), Vistalba (minerality),
whirlwinds in the area that thread Las Compuertas (elegance), and Perdriel (tannin) offer some of the most distinguishable
their way along the vines, keeping differences.
the grapes dry and in perfect
condition. All the Decero wines
come from this single vineyard,
entirely from hand-picked,
organic fruit.
Bramare
paulhobbswines.com
(also see Uco Valley)
Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Luján de Cuyo 2016 $420.00 92 JS, 91 WS
Bramare Malbec Luján de Cuyo 2017 $420.00
Bramare Malbec Luján de Cuyo Marchiori Estate 2016 (6pk) $480.00 95 JS, 93 WS
Navarro Correas
Located in the exclusive district of
Agrelo at the foothill of the Andes,
Technology, innovation,
sustainability and care of the
environment were the pillars that Finca Decero vintus.com
guided their design decisions and
processes. The winery’s entire Decero Cabernet Sauvignon Agrelo 2017 $191.90 91 JS
structure is designed with the Decero Malbec Agrelo 2017 $191.90 91 WS, 91 WE
purpose of generating as little
environmental impact as possible Decero Red Blend Agrelo Owl & Dust Devil 2015 $299.90 91 JS, 92 JD
to the surroundings. Bodega Decero Petite Verdot Agrelo 2014 (6pk) $173.90 93 WE
Navarro Correas is one of the
most efficient and Decero Red Blend Agrelo Amano 2014 (6pk) $299.90 93 WA, 92WS
environmentally sustainable
wineries today.

Navarro Correas
augustwinegroup.com
Navarro Correas Malbec Agrelo Alegoria 2012 $263.90
Viña Cobos Navarro Correas Malbec Agrelo Colección Privada 2017 $155.90
Wines from the Marchiori estate
vineyard are only produced in
exceptional vintages. Located at
high altitude, the vineyard is cane
pruned with traditional furrow
irrigation. The wine comes from
18-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon
vines, Malbec vines over 80 years
old, planted at 3,264 feet. Viña Cobos paulhobbswines.com
Vina Cobos Malbec Luján de Cuyo Marchiori Estate 2016 (3pk) $510.00 96 WS, 96 JS

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