2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Region Mendoza
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fermentation reached a maximum of 30°C, with approximately 30 days of maceration. The wine matured for 18 months in French-oak barrels, 50% of them new. The stated ageing potential is 10–15 years.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with violet reflections; cassis, ripe currants, red fruit, vanilla, black pepper and clove; broad and structured, with fine ripe tannins, eucalyptus and spice, followed by a long, elegant and persistent finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Region Mendoza
Harvest Dates Hand harvested in late March and mid-April
Sites Altamira and Agrelo, Mendoza
Maceration 30 days
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Skin maceration lasted 30 days at low temperature, followed by 14 days of fermentation at a controlled maximum of 30°C. The wine then matured for 18 months in French-oak barrels, 50% new, and was racked three times. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Region Mendoza
Tasting Notes James Suckling's note for the 2018 release describes a mineral profile with powdery tannins, sweet spices, red pepper, stone, dark chocolate, coffee and white pepper, followed by a vigorous yet polished palate and a long, delicate finish.
Critics Ratings 94
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Ruta Nacional 9, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina
Phone
+54 261 4200214
Email
Owner
Nicolás Catena Zapata Family