Our Award Winning 2018 Wine Portfolio — Nunum Wines
Platinum Award for our 2021 Nunum ‘Fenix’ Malbec - 95 Points - at the 2024 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge. Directore’s Award ‘Best Malbec’
2018 harvest report
2018 was a mostly dry growing season with a very high thermal amplitude, which delivers a wonderful intensity to the fruit. The summer was very warm but sporadic rains helped the vines reach a nice balance between canopy and yield.
There was a significant drop in temperatures during the first weekend of April, when some vineyards in Mendoza had frost. There was negligible frost at The Vines and the cold snap simply started fall a little earlier, accelerating the ripeness and concentration of some grapes.
in some red varietals, alcohol levels are slightly higher than the last few years due to dry warm weather. Grapes harvested in the beginning of the season are generally more fruit forward and grapes harvested later are showing as rich and full-bodied wines.
awards and reviews
2018 Nunum ‘Fenix’ Malbec: Gold Medal 2021 New York International Wine Competition
2018 Nunum ‘Vela’ Cabernet Franc: Double Gold Medal 2021 New York International Wine Competition Nunum Wines Named 2021 Argentina Cabernet Franc Winery of the Year Silver Medal 2023 TEXSOM awards
2018 Nunum ‘Balanza’ Malbec/Grenache Estate Blend: Double Gold Medal 2020 New York International Wine Competition Nunum Wines Named Named 2020 Uco Valley Winery of the Year Silver Medal 2023 TEXSOM awards
2018 i fenix i malbec
single vineyard i uco valley
wine profile
100% malbec
tasting notes
this malbec shows a deep ruby red with purple tinges. its bouquet is intense with an abundance of fruits - plum and dark berries. violet and black pepper are combined with gentle oaky aromas. its mouthfeel is very smooth and balanced. this is a wine of great character and remarkable structure with a long aging potential.
winemaking
Harvest march 29th i cold maceration 5 days i fermentation 18 days i 18 months in french new and second use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 14.8% alcohol
gold medal i 2021 new york international wine competition
rhone blend: 33% syrah i 33% grenache i 33% mourvedre
tasting notes
beautiful transparency in this brick-colored blend starts the show with scents of light cherry, earthy-smoky, and light caramel, opening as it warms to cranberry and a slight note of tobacco. on the palate, the bright acidity gives a fresh mouthfeel while the tannins show off silkiness. cherries and cranberries come forward, offset by light caramel and vanilla. a persistent smooth and long finish.
winemaking
Harvest march 23rd i cold maceration 4 days i fermentation 14 days i 15 months in french second and third use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 14.5% alcohol
deep ruby red in color, its aroma expresses green and red pepper, red fruits, and delicate notes of tobacco and smoke given by the oak aging. on the palate ripe and juicy fruits combine with peppery spices where the varietal strength is expressed. the tannins are soft, velvety, and sweet, revealing a great unique expression of this grape in the uco valley terroir.
winemaking
Harvest march 29th i cold maceration 5 days i fermentation 16 days i 15 months in french new and second and third use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 14.5% alcohol
Double Gold Medal i 2021 New York International Wine Competition Nunum Wines Named 2021 Argentina Cabernet Franc Winery of the Year
this petit verdot offers up aromas of black fruits ranging from plum, blackberry and blueberry to black cherry. the unique and intriguing flavors of this wine are herbal and floral notes such as violet, lilac, lavender, sage, and dried herbs. on the palate the wine is dry and full-bodied with high tannins, bold fruit, and meduim-plus acidity.
winemaking
Harvest march 29th i cold maceration 3 days i fermentation 16 days i 18 months in french new and second use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 14.0% alcohol
this wine presents deeps ruby red in color with slight blue hues. the nose offers red berry and black fruit aromas. on the mouth a juicy mid-palate ends with a tingly herbal and citrus finish, long smooth and lush. this is great wine to seek out if you love blends with an abundance of creamy plummy fruit flavors.
winemaking
Harvest april 11th i cold maceration 5 days i c0-fermentation 16 days i 15 months in french second and third use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 15.0% alcohol
Double Gold Medal i 2020 New York International Wine Competition Nunum Wines Named Named 2020 Uco Valley Winery of the Year
