Bodega Bressia

Monteagrelo Cabernet Franc

8.865 ratings
8.810 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

This is the 2015. Bressia makes about 500,000 bottles a year. In Argentina and in Chile, that makes you a small producer. Just proves once again that everything’s relative.

On the nose; dark cherries, cherries, cooked strawberries, some light herbal notes, dark soils with small stones and fresh dark & red florals.

On the palate; bright, almost candied dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, blue hues, vanilla, some light herbal notes, big & very dark grippy minerals, dark soils with small stones and fresh dark, red & blue florals.

Photos of; the Bressia entrance and tasting room. Their small barrel room, which is almost completely used oak

This is the 2015. Bressia makes about 500,000 bottles a year. In Argentina and in Chile, that makes you a small producer. Just proves once again that everything’s relative.

On the nose; dark cherries, cherries, cooked strawberries, some light herbal notes, dark soils with small stones and fresh dark & red florals.

On the palate; bright, almost candied dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, blue hues, vanilla, some light herbal notes, big & very dark grippy minerals, dark soils with small stones and fresh dark, red & blue florals.

Photos of; the Bressia entrance and tasting room. Their small barrel room, which is almost completely used oak

Apr 28th, 2018
Aaron Means

Great flavor, short finish.

Great flavor, short finish.

Dec 29th, 2017
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.2

A great example of the tasty Cabernet Francs coming out of Argentina today. Blackberries & blueberries. Graphite & underbrush. Expansive & well-balanced palate.

A great example of the tasty Cabernet Francs coming out of Argentina today. Blackberries & blueberries. Graphite & underbrush. Expansive & well-balanced palate.

2 people found it helpfulMar 6th, 2015
Lori Sullivan

This #cabernetfranc knocked my socks off. Well done #argentina

This #cabernetfranc knocked my socks off. Well done #argentina

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2015
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

8.1

Surprise. A really nice Cab Franc from Mendoza. This Walter Bressia is a great winemaker. Well done.

Surprise. A really nice Cab Franc from Mendoza. This Walter Bressia is a great winemaker. Well done.

1 person found it helpfulJan 25th, 2013
Brad Hemmer

Soft texture and smooth. Tannins build at the end. Subtle fruit and sweet spice.

Soft texture and smooth. Tannins build at the end. Subtle fruit and sweet spice.

Jul 4th, 2015
Brent S

Incredibly vegetal, but a lot of potential with time.

Incredibly vegetal, but a lot of potential with time.

May 27th, 2015
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

8.3

Hot. Bummer because I know this wine.

Hot. Bummer because I know this wine.

May 14th, 2015
Liz O'Neal

+1 to David T’s tasting notes.

+1 to David T’s tasting notes.

Feb 25th, 2022
Sean Beaty

Perfectly balanced, and the spice pairs beautifully with steak.

Perfectly balanced, and the spice pairs beautifully with steak.

Jun 13th, 2021