Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
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Argentina / Mendoza
Great wines are made from the grapes of unique places. Alta Vista’s 516 acres of estate vineyards are among the best terroirs of Mendoza, at 3,200 feet elevation and higher. Work performed on every vineyard is tailored to each grape variety and site. The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon comes exclusively from the Uco Valley, where cooler microclimates produce wines with fresh acidity and firm structure.
Harvest Note
This growing season was very typical - allowing for healthy and full maturation of the grapes. The region saw little rain, with warm daytime temperatures and cool nights.
Tasting Note
Ruby color with aromas of red fruit, strawberry and cherry on the nose. Notes of bay, cedar wood and blonde tobacco. Lively on the palate, rich and long finish, tannin structure typical of great Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Complex, long and persistent.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
APPELLATION: Mendoza
PH: 3.6
ACIDITY: 6.15 g/l
ABV: 14.9%
AGING: 50% aged in a mix of new and used French oak barrels for 12 months, followed by 6 months in bottle before release
Unique Selling Points
- All grapes are estate-grown
- Fruit comes from Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley in Mendoza
- Vineyards farmed using Terroir Management® treatments
- Yields are low: just 1.5 bottles per vine
- Aging in oak helps impart more structure
Alta Vista's Terroir Expression Winemakers® became the first in Argentina to produce single vineyard Malbec wines, each representing the unique characteristics of their high elevation, estate vineyards.
About the Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is adaptable to various growing conditions, and is known for its low yield and late ripeness. It generally produces full-bodied wines with substantial acidity and tannins.
