Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2019

The Caelum Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva vintage is born in the heart of Agrelo, in the prestigious region of Luján de Cuyo, in Mendoza. Located at nearly 1000 meters above sea level, the vineyard benefits from a semi-arid climate marked by strong thermal contrasts and generous sunshine.

The harvest is carried out manually , with careful sorting of the berries to retain only those at full maturity. In the cellar, fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, which allows the development of precise and distinctive aromas. The wine is then aged for 12 months in 2nd, 3rd and 4th passage French oak barrels, with periodic stirring throughout this time to enrich the texture, smooth the tannins and refine the taste profile.

This wine reveals notes of mushrooms, red fruits, white pepper , undergrowth. On the palate the attack is ample, supported by a lively acidity , the tannins are firmly structured but well integrated, bringing a sensation of depth and structure , while the finish, long and persistent, reveals a slightly smoky touch which prolongs the pleasure.

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.