| Size | 75cl |
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| Vintage | 2020 |
| ABV | 14% |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Cachapoal |
| Main Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon (95%) |
| Expression | Red, Medium-Bodied and Elegant |
Tasting note
Altaïr is a hugely impressive wine, with an enormously satisfying, velvety texture, and superb balance between juicy black cherry fruit character and fragrant oak. It clearly shows the winemaking genius of Gabriel Mustakis, since it is extremely satisfying to drink now, and yet has the structure and balance to reward long cellaring. It is made mostly from Cabernet Sauvignon, with small doses of Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Petit Verdot and Syrah, depending on the vintage.
In the press
95/100 - Good aromatic and flavour definition in this balanced blend, a Cabernet Sauvignon (88%) to which Cabernet Franc (8%) and Carmenere (4%) contribute herbaceous nuance and earthy depth. Overall dominated by Cabernet's intense cassis but lifted by fragrant mint, bayleaf, tarragon and basil. Fleshy figs play in the back and will surely emerge in their dried iteration with increased depth. Well-presented, muscular tannins provide a good framework and ageing potential. Drink 2024-2039
95/100 - Cedary oak with incense, lots of blueberries, blackberries, violets and herbs. Tobacco, too. Just a hint of olives. Almost full-bodied on the palate, but turns juicy and refined with well-structured, chalky tannins. Very long. Drink or hold.
Vinification
For the first 16 months of maturation, 70% of the wine matured in 225- and 300-litre French oak barrels, 25% in foudres and the remaining 5% in amphorae.. The types of ageing vessel were adapted to each variety and terroir. The final blend of the components was determined through tasting, and then married in foudre for a further six months before bottling.
Food Match
Ideal with reat meat, beef and lamb.
| Closure | Agglomerate Cork | ||||||||
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| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||||||||
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| pH | 3.62 | ||||||||
| Total Acidity | 5.75g/l Tartaric | ||||||||
| Residual Sugar | 2.92g/l | ||||||||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||||||||
| SKU Code | K3066120 |