Marcelo Pelleriti – Grand Cuvée Blend 2019 – Mendoza Argentina

Marcelo Pelleriti Grand Cuvée 2019 is a complex Uco Valley blend built primarily around Malbec, with Cabernet Franc, multi-terroir sourcing, barrel micro-vinification, and extended French-oak and bottle aging.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 40% Malbec from La Consulta; 30% co-fermented Cabernet Franc and Malbec from Altamira; 20% Malbec from Agrelo; 10% Malbec from Altamira
• Region / Appellation: Uco Valley and Mendoza, Argentina
• Vintage: 2019
• Vinification: Each bunch destemmed by hand into 225L French-oak barrels; 20-day cold maceration at 8°C; daily barrel rotation and hand pigeage
• Aging: 24 months in French-oak barrels followed by 3 years in bottle
• Production: 500 cases
• Style: Dry red blend; concentrated, elegant, and structured

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Bright purplish ruby red, with berries, dark fruit, plum, violet, and subtle spice. The palate is concentrated with round, firm tannins, combining elegance, complexity, and significant aging potential.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A detailed multi-terroir composition across La Consulta, Altamira, and Agrelo
• Barrel micro-vinification gives the wine unusual precision and texture
• Two years in French oak plus three years in bottle creates serious depth before release

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Beef
• Poultry
• Lamb
• Pork and duck
• Cheese, charcuterie, and creamy pasta

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Drinkers who enjoy structured, cellar-worthy Mendoza reds
✓ Fans of Malbec with Cabernet Franc complexity
✓ Buyers looking for a limited-production flagship wine
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, light-bodied reds

Scores

James Suckling: 97 points