2015 · 73% Malbec · 27% Cabernet Sauvignon
Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina
The Story
A powerful and elegant expression of the high-altitude Valle de Uco, the 2015 Gran VU Blend brings together 73% Malbec and 27% Cabernet Sauvignon from Salentein’s estate vineyards in Mendoza. The Malbec contributes depth, generous dark fruit and texture, while Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and longevity. The result is a rich, layered red with ripe tannins, spice and a long, persistent finish.
Aroma
Intense and complex aromas of blackberry, black plum and other dark fruits mingle with licorice, menthol and sweet spice. As the wine opens, subtle notes of cocoa, oak and graphite add further depth.
Palate
Full-bodied and concentrated, with rich black fruit supported by ripe, velvety tannins. Flavours of blackberry, cassis, dark plum, licorice and spice are joined by subtle cocoa and graphite, while the Cabernet Sauvignon brings structure and definition.
✨ Finish
Long and persistent, with dark fruit, spice and a subtle mineral character. The tannins taper smoothly, leaving a polished and lingering impression.
️ Origin
Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina. Salentein’s vineyards sit at high elevations in the foothills of the Andes, with the Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from carefully selected estate vineyards. The high-altitude environment contributes freshness, concentration and structure to the blend.
The Blend
73% Malbec — provides dark-fruited richness, depth and supple texture.
27% Cabernet Sauvignon — adds structure, tannic backbone and longevity.
The Cellar
The Gran VU Blend is matured in French oak for approximately 24 months. Salentein’s winemaking combines careful selection of high-altitude fruit with oak maturation to build structure, texture and complexity while preserving the wine’s dark-fruited character.
️ Perfect With
Grilled ribeye with rosemary and garlic
Slow-braised beef short ribs
Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
Pappardelle with beef or wild boar ragu
Aged Manchego or Parmesan
Critical Acclaim
92 Points — Wine Advocate
⏳ Drink
Drinking beautifully now, with integrated tannins and developed tertiary complexity. Best enjoyed now through approximately 2030, depending on bottle condition and storage.
