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CatenaCatena Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2024
Size75cl
Vintage2024
ABV13.5%
CountryArgentina
RegionMendoza
Main GrapeCabernet Franc (100%)
ExpressionRed, Medium-Bodied and Elegant

Tasting note

Purple color with red ruby tones. The nose offers elegant aromas of spices, and fresh herbs as thyme and rosmary , red berries, cassis and raspberries, with layers of cedar. The mouthfeel is full and rich with cassis, raspberries flavors and notes of black pepper and oregano . The finish is bright and fresh with finely grained tannins.

Viticulture

San Carlos Vineyard (1090m/3576ft). Alluvial origin. Loamy sandy soil with thick calcareous layers with rounded rocks on the bottom. 70% Sand - 20% Silt -10% Clay.

Vinification

This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration of 2-6 days at less than 50oF (10oC) to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for around 14-20 days with a total maceration of approximately 3-10 days. Elevage: 11-13 months in 100% French Oak barrel. 30 – 40% new, second and third use barrels.

ClosureDiam
Suitable for
Vegans
Vegetarians
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Franc100%
pH3.5
Total Acidity5.9g/l Tartaric
Residual Sugar1.8g/l
Allergens
Sulphur
SKU CodeM5506124