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WINES OF ARGENTINA
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Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon
Before the world recognized Argentina as “Malbec Country,” Catena was known for its old-world style
Cabernet Sauvignon born in the clay soils of Agrelo. The family cherishes its historic Cabernet Sauvignon
vineyards in Agrelo and Tupungato, particularly for their ageability and classic flavors. Catena Alta
Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Block 3 of the La Pirámide vineyard, Block 2 of the Domingo
vineyard, and Block 2 of the Nicasia Vineyard. Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon shows a dark ruby color
with violet tones. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of ripe raspberries, and cassis with notes of
pepper and clove. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich and displays layers of black currant and black
raspberry with notes of cedar, tobacco and leather. This Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant wine with silky
tannins that provide structure and a long and persistent finish. Vineyard rows are harvested at different
times to ensure optimal natural acidity and moderate alcohol levels. Whole berries are hand-loaded into
small-format fermentation bins and French oak barrels. Fermentation and maceration time varies by row.
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels. The wine is aged in French oak
barrels for eighteen months.
2013:
94 JS |
2012:
94 JS |
2011:
92+ V |
2010:
92+ WA |
2009:
92 WA |
2008:
92 V |
2007:
92 WE