Score: 92 James Suckling
"Aroma of ripe cherries, stewed berries, licorice and grilled herbs. It is medium-bodied with fine-grained, firm tannins and fresh acidity. Wonderfully balanced with a creamy, fruity finish." James Suckling
BIRA was born from the search for the family roots of two friends, Santiago Bernasconi and Federico Isgró, both from Italy or Italian Switzerland. One from the north, another from the south, but both with a preference for wines from the peninsula. In that search they find the Sangiovese vineyard planted in 1975 in the Uco Valley, which convinces them to pursue the idea of developing Italian-inspired wines, but with an Argentine soul, at the height of the Andes. BIRA in Argentina are initially 3 Sangiovese-based blend wines, Tuscan-inspired style and that would represent the first generation of immigrants who arrived in our country, and 2 Malbec-based, which would represent the first generation born in the country. The vineyards are located in Gualtallary, La Consulta and La Arboleda, all in Valle de Uco, Mendoza.
Data sheet
- Bira Wines Winery
- Score 92 James Suckling
- Red Type
- Harvest 2020
- Varietal Mix
- Blend Malbec 70% - Sangiovese 20%-Cabernet Franc 10%
- Aging 8 to 10 months in used French barrels, 40% of the total
- Winemaker Federico Isgró
- Alcohol content 14.5%
- Malbec and Cabernet Franc region from Gualtallary and Sangiovese from La Consulta, Valle de Uco
- Service Temperature: 14 to 16°C
- Country Argentina
- Pairing Cured Meats, Poultry, Grilled, Sautéed Or Fried, Smoked, Roast, Soft Cheeses, Onion Sauces, Mushrooms, Nuts, Seasoned With Aromatic Herbs, Exotic Condiments, Wheat
