2021 harvest report

The 2020- 2021 season was notable for a series of out of the ordinary weather events.

The vines began their budbreak cycle very similarly to the previous year’s, with a perfectly dry warm Spring.
However in October a late frost was recorded, and ended up affecting yields by an average of 20 - 30% depending on each grape variety.
Luckily, this decrease in quantity did not translate into a decrease in quality.

Then, in February and Early March, the Uco Valley was hit with intense rains reaching 350mm, extremely uncommon for the area.
The vines were able to recover nicely though, enjoying sunny days with a wide temperature range between day and night
through the entire second half of March and all of April.

Despite the difficulties  - including the ongoing Covid pandemic - 2021 has proven to be a beautiful harvest

awards and reviews

2021 Nunum ‘Fenix’ Malbec: Platinum Medal 2024 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Directors Award ‘Best Malbec’

“Nunum (Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec ‘Fenix’ 2021 ($65):  A standout Malbec from what’s become the world’s favorite place for the varietal.  This bottle carries the evidence well, showing lively brambly fruit, pepper and savory notes that are layered in structured fine-grained tannins that make all the flavor elements stick together from start to finish.  It’s delicious now, and it has a long life ahead.  Tasting it transports me to a little Mendoza restaurant in my mind, where a sizzling parilla platter – jugoso of course – is elevated with a glass of this alongside.”
95  Rich Cook

2021 Nunum ‘vela’ Cabernet franc: Silver Medal 2024 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge

2021 Nunum ‘Balanza’ Malbec/Grenache Estate Blend: silver Medal 2024 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge

2021 Nunum ‘orión’ teroldego: silver Medal 2024 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge

2021 Nunum ‘Zorro’ Blanc de Pinot Noir: Silver Medal 2023 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge

 2021 Nunum ‘Cisne’ Grenache-Rosé: Silver Medal 2023 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge

2021 i fenix i malbec

single vineyard i uco valley

wine profile

100% Malbec

tasting notes

Deep ruby red in color with dark hues. On the nose it shows fruit aromas such as plum, strawberry and cherry accompanied by black pepper. On the palate it is a full bodied wine with notes of oak, vanilla, and tobacco. round tannins and good acidity lead to a long finish.

winemaking

Harvest march 24th i cold maceration 4 days i fermentation 21 days i 16 months in french new oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 14.35% alcohol

Platinum medal i 2024 san diego international wine & spirits challenge
Director’s Award: ‘Best Malbec’

retail price $65 USD i 25 cases produced


2021 i vela i Cabernet franc

single vineyard i uco valley

wine profile

100% Cabernet franc

tasting notes

Deep ruby red in color with dark tinges. On the nose it is very expressive, showing spices such as white pepper and licorice. On the palate it is a full bodied wine with notes of roasted red bell pepper, accompanied by round and silky tannins with subtle oak notes. An elegant wine, typical of the Cabernet Franc varietal with the added sophistication of the Uco Valley terroir.

winemaking

harvest april 9th i cold maceration: 4 days i fermentation: 16 days i 16 months in french second use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 13.5% alcohol

Silver medal i 2024 san diego international wine & spirits challenge

retail price $65 USD i 50 cases produced


2021 i balanza i malbec i grenache

estate blend i uco valley

wine profile

50% malbec i 50% Grenache I co-fermentation

tasting notes

This elegant co-fermentation is both opulent and harmonious, primarily defined by the juiciness of bright red and black fruit. The nose is vibrant showing red cherry, blackberries, sage, thyme, and black pepper, leading into an intense mid-palate with hints of cinnamon and brown sugar. This seductively drinkable wine offers a long-lasting finish.

winemaking

Harvest march 25th i cold maceration 2 days i c0-fermentation 16 days i 16 months in french second use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 14.65% alcohol

Silver medal i 2024 san diego international wine & spirits challenge

retail price $65 USD i 50 cases produced


2021 i orión i teroldego

single vineyard i uco valley

wine profile

100% teroldego

tasting notes

Deep ruby red in color. On the nose it's a very expressive wine, full of red cherries, plum and cassis, accompanied with spices, black and white pepper. Elegant On the palate, with velvety tannins and a long finish.

winemaking

Harvest march 19th i cold maceration 2 days i fermentation 19 days i 16 months in french new and second use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 14.3% alcohol

Silver medal i 2024 san diego international wine & spirits challenge

retail price $65 USD i 25 cases produced


2021 I zorro i Blanc de pinot noir

Single vineyard i uco valley

wine profile

100% Pinot Noir

Tasting notes

Clean and Bright, straw like in color. Marked aromas of apple and pear stand out accompanied by honey and notes of ginger. A good fresh and delicate attack with great volume in the middle of the mouth and an exact balance between acidity, fruit and alcohol.

winemaking

Harvest february 26th i fermentation 22 days i 9 months 100% Neutral barrel I Residual sugar 1.8% i 13.8% Alcohol

Silver medal i 2023 san diego international wine & spirits challenge

retail price $45 USD i 50 cases produced

2021 i cisne i Grenache-Rosé

Single vineyard i uco valley

wine profile

100% Grenache

tasting notes

clean and bright with pink hues. This rosé has marked aromas of pink grapefruit accompanied by orange blossom flowers and notes of watermelon.A very fresh wine witha round but delicate balance between alcohol acidity and fruit.

winemaking

harvest march 5th i fermentation 20 days i 10 months stainless steel tank i residual sugar 1.8% i 13.1% alcohol

Silver medal i 2023 san diego international wine & spirits challenge

retail price $45 USD i 50 cases produced