Catena Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza Argentina Red Wine

The Mendoza Province is Argentina's most important winemaking region.  Withing the Mendoza appellation there are distince sub-appellations.  Through extrodinary diversity in soil quality, altitude and climate, mendoza's sub appellations/IGs are essential in defining the terroir of Argentine wine.  Wines labeled from a particular appellation/IG must be sources 100% from vineyards in the specific IG.

Tasting Notes - The 2018 Catena Appellation Cabernet Sauvignon  Agrelo presents  purple color with   ruby red reflections. The nose shows intense aromas of ripe red fruit flavors interwoven with spices notes like  black pepper, thyme, curry, with layers of  cedar. The mouthfeel is  rich with layers of cassis flavors and notes of black pepper, clove, leather and tobacco. The finish is bright and fresh with finely grained tannins.

Food Pairing - This very special single vineyard Cabernet is best paired with a thick rib-eye steak or roast leg of lamb. The wine also pairs well with mushroom dishes and salty and fatty smoked meats.

• Varietal composition - 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Fermentation container - Stainless steel tanks
• Age of Aging Container - New
• Length of alcoholic fermentation - 15 days days
• Fermentation temperature - 80 °F
• Maceration technique - Punchdown and Pumpovers
• Maceration length - 30 days
• Malolactic fermentation - Yes
• Type of aging container - Barriques
• Length of bottle aging - 12 months
• Type of oak - French
• Length of aging before bottling - 12 months