{"product_id":"vina-cobos-felino-malbec-mendoza-2016","title":"Viña Cobos Felino Malbec Mendoza 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eViña Cobos Felino Malbec 2016 is a polished, fruit-driven expression of Mendoza’s signature grape, created under the influence of American winemaking pioneer Paul Hobbs. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards across Valle de Uco, Luján de Cuyo and Maipú, it combines generous dark-fruit character with freshness, spice and refined structure. The Felino range is Viña Cobos’ tribute to pure varietal expression and helped showcase the quality and elegance Mendoza Malbec can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine displays a deep red-violet colour with attractive blue hues. Its aromatic profile opens with white flowers, plum and blueberry, followed by hints of white pepper, clove and fresh mint. On the palate, it is concentrated yet juicy, with flavours of dark fruit, liquorice and dark chocolate. Mature, firm tannins provide definition, while a lively acidity carries the wine through to a long, refreshing finish.\n\nAfter a decade in bottle, the 2016 vintage has developed a softer, more integrated character, with the ripe fruit complemented by savoury and gently spiced nuances. It is drinking beautifully now and is best enjoyed in the near term while its balance of freshness, fruit and mature complexity is at its most harmonious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from Mendoza’s diverse vineyard areas, with more than half sourced from the elevated Valle de Uco and the remainder from Luján de Cuyo and Maipú. Mendoza’s pronounced day-to-night temperature variation helps preserve acidity while encouraging ripe flavours, deep colour and aromatic intensity. Made from 100% Malbec, the wine was fermented in stainless-steel tanks using selected yeast cultures and matured for approximately 10 months, with a small proportion aged in new American oak. It was bottled unfiltered to preserve its character and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA natural partner for grilled and roasted red meat, this Malbec is especially well suited to Argentine asado, beef tenderloin and roast leg of lamb. It also works well with spiced dishes, empanadas, hearty stews and mature, firm cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C. Decant for around one hour to soften the tannins and allow the wine’s dark-fruit and savoury aromas to fully emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViña Cobos was founded by American winemaking star Paul Hobbs, whose work has played an important role in establishing Mendoza as a source of world-class wines. The winery focuses on expressing the character of Argentina’s finest vineyard sites, particularly through Malbec, while combining Mendoza’s high-altitude terroir with precise, modern winemaking. The 2016 Felino Malbec received 92 points from James Suckling and 90 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bottle Hero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55010836447569,"sku":"6696","price":16.86,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2016-Felino-Malbec-Mendoza-Vina-Cobos.png?v=1789814269","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/vina-cobos-felino-malbec-mendoza-2016","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}