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‘Valbona Tradición’, the new name for Augusto Pulenta’s range
The ‘oaked’ range of wines Valbona has a name of its own: Valbona Tradición.
The brand belongs to the Pulenta family, one of the oldest and most traditional families in the wine industry in Argentina with over 100 years of experience and that spreads and defends its origin: San Juan.
The change in the label of Valbona [...]
The winners of VinoSub30
In the 8th edition of the contest VinoSub30 Argentina 2011, 369 wines were tasted and 114 from 54 wineries were awarded.
During three days, the young jury of VinoSub30, which consisted of 24 tasters under the age of 30, was responsible of blind tasting the samples.
These 114 recognitions support a positive trend toward young people’s consumption [...]
Wines
Valbona Bonarda Roble 2008
Grape variety:
Bonarda 100%
Sight: it offers an intense purplish-red color
Nose: its nose presents a wide variety of aromas, especially of ripe fruits
Mouth: it is a medium-bodied wine, with a delicate mouthfeel
Valbona Pinot Gris 2010
Grape variety:
Pinot gris 100%
Sight: this wine has a greyish-white color
Nose: it expresses white flower aromas combined with aromatic herbs
Mouth: on the palate, it is perceived soft and fruity
Augusto P 2007
Grape variety:
Sight: it exhibits an intense deep red color
Nose: it displays a complex nose where aromas of dried fruits and species stand out. Besides, oak grants this wine a sweet aroma
Mouth: this wine is perceived as an unctuous, pleasant, persistent and spicy
About us
Mario Pulenta and his children, third and fourth generation of one of the most important families in the Argentine viticulture, run Bodega Augusto Pulenta. The winery, located in the Tulum Valley, San Juan, embodies a combination of technology and professionalism with a style based on family tradition.
The winery is focused mainly on the production of high-end wines. Although it counts on an important technological investment and high professional standards, the differentiation lies in the work based on a family tradition. Wines are made of grapes coming form their own vineyards growing also in the Tulum Valley. The wine making is performed taking care of the natural processes that highlight the unique features of San Juan's soil and climate. Its wines are intense and fruity, but complex and well-structured, displaying ripe flavors granted by the privileged sunshine of the province.
The winery's main aim is to pursue differentiation and originality in its wines, with a traditional production in a unique and privileged region.
The wine brands are: Valbona, Valbona Tradición Roble and Augusto P.
