ALAMOS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020 750 ML
WINERY
CATENA ZAPATA
SCORE
COUNTRY
ARGENTINA
WINEMAKER'S NOTES
This Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon expresses the deep, rich dark berry fruit notes that are classic hallmarks of the variety, complemented nicely by slight herbal characteristics. Firm tannins and oak aging merge to add complex layers of vanilla, clove, and black pepper to the Cabernet wine. Because of the intensity of the sun and the dramatic cool temperature shifts at night, both qualities that come from high elevation vineyards, our Cabernet Sauvignon grapes develop thicker skins with wonderfully concentrated aromas and riper, softer tannins. Our high-elevation Alamos Cabernet is flavorful and powerful while remaining elegant and round with an appealingly light, velvety-smooth mouthfeel, which sets our Argentine wine varietals apart from other new world wine regions.
- COMPOSICION VARIETAL 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- ACIDEZ 4.85 g/l
- ORIGEN Mendoza, Argentina.
- AGING 8 months
- SERVING TEMPERATURE 16–18 ºC
- COLOR Purplish red / Deep / Ruby-red glints
- CLIMATE Because of the intensity of the sun and the dramatic cool temperature shifts at night, both qualities that come from high elevation vineyards, our Cabernet Sauvignon grapes develop thicker skins with wonderfully concentrated aromas and riper, softer tannins.
- PALATE Firm tannins and oak aging merge to add complex layers of vanilla, clove, and black pepper to the Cabernet wine.
- AROMA Fruit aromas, ripe black fruit, pepper, tobacco and leather.
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ABOUT THE WINERY: CATENA ZAPATA
Bodega Catena Zapata is one of Argentina's high altitude Malbec pioneers. The Catena family began making wine in Mendoza in 1902. Nicolas Catena, third generation family vintner, was one of the first to see the potential of Mendoza's mountain vineyards for producing high quality Malbec. In 1994, he became the first Argentine to exprot a world-class bottling of Malbec under the Catena label. Nicolas is joined by his daughter, Dr. Laura Catena, in their relentless pursuit of world-class quality from the family's high altitude vineyards. Laura has done extensive work in introducing Malbec and other varietal plant selections, soil and climate analysis, and sustainable practices throughout Mendoza. Head winemaker, Alejandro Vigil, has been at Catena Zapata since 2002 and works with Laura and Nicolas to make wines that express the family's vineyards and palate.
