Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2016

Located in the heart of Luján de Cuyo, in the Mendoza wine region, the Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon reflects a clay-limestone terroir perched at 1,000 meters above sea level. The vineyard, benefiting from a semi-arid continental climate characterized by abundant sunshine and cool nights, offers ideal conditions for the slow and balanced ripening of the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This temperature variation promotes aromatic concentration and fine tannins, while the altitude imparts to the wine its natural freshness and distinctive elegance.

The grapes are harvested by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with three daily pump-overs to promote extraction. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in new 300-liter French oak barrels. This extended barrel aging gives the wine a refined structure and remarkable depth, while also enriching its aromatic profile.

This wine reveals notes of blackcurrant , blackberry , black plum , cedar , black pepper , blond tobacco , and roasted cocoa bean . On the palate, the ample and velvety attack opens onto a dense texture, supported by firm yet integrated tannins. The freshness imparted by the altitude balances the power, while the finish lingers with smoky and forest accents.

Although Argentina is considered the "New World," its winemaking tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization in the 16th century and later to Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been a part of the country's culture. No wine-producing country in the world made more progress in the final years of the 20th century (in terms of viticulture and oenology, and necessarily financially), which allowed the country's wine producers to raise quality levels and successfully consolidate an international export market. Argentina has now become the fifth largest wine-producing country in the world, after France, Italy, Spain, and the United States. Viticulture is practiced mainly in the foothills of the Andes, and more specifically in Mendoza, where desert landscapes and high altitudes combine to give rise to aromatic and intensely perfumed wines. Some vineyards can even be planted up to 3,000 meters above sea level! The terroir here is well-suited to Argentina's adopted grape variety: the ubiquitous Malbec. Originally from Bordeaux, it is now responsible for some of Argentina's most famous wines, characterized by their brightness and intensity, with floral notes and black fruit flavors. Other red varieties produced in Argentina include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Pinot Noir. Among white wines, the emblematic grape of the Argentine wine region is Torrontés, which produces a wine with a floral and tropical flavor. The country also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. Today, Argentine wines are recognized worldwide for their full-bodied reds and as high-quality wines.