Giovanni Vincenzo, 'Pannunzio' Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020

'One-Liner'
A ripe, full-flavoured Cabernet Sauvignon with cassis, spice and a smooth, generous finish.

Tasting Note
Deep ruby in the glass. The nose leans into raspberry, blackberry and cassis, with clove and cinnamon adding a warm spicy edge. On the palate it is rounded and juicy, with plenty of dark fruit, present but approachable tannins, and a long, polished finish. This is a generous Cabernet, but it stays well balanced.

Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Sub-Region: n/a
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV: 15%
Friendly: Vegan

Awards & Critics' Scores
87pts - Wine Enthusiast

The Story
Pannunzio is one of those Mendoza family estates whose story is tied closely to immigration, perseverance and place. Giovanni Vincenzo Pannunzio arrived in Argentina from Italy in 1952 and built the family project in Barrancas, Maipú, one of Mendoza’s historic winegrowing areas. Today the estate remains in family hands, and that mix of Italian heritage and Mendoza sunshine still seems to define the wines rather well — generous, fruit-led and built to please without losing their sense of origin.

Perfect With... (click me for the recipe)
- Meat/fish: Argentinian-style steak with chimichurri and roast potatoes
- Vegetarian: Charred mushroom tacos with pickled onions and yoghurt sauce
- Vegan: Braised red cabbage with lentils and roasted onions