Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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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 via specific treatments called Terroir Management®. Estate Cabernet Sauvignon completes a short maceration to enhance the wine’s optimal color and aromas while avoiding the extraction of harsh tannins. Part of the wine is aged for 12 months in American oak barrels, before an additional 3 months aging in bottle.
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2017 vintage
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2020 vintage
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.
