Finca Decero
Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Mendoza
Finca Decero Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the prestigious Remolinos Vineyard in Agrelo, Mendoza. While Agrelo is most famous for its Malbec, it has also emerged as a prime source of exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is defined by its cherry and spice aromatics, with an emphasis on red fruit flavors. Its elegant structure, integrated tannins, and aging in French oak contribute to its finesse and long finish. Recognized by Wine Spectator as the #1 Top Value New World Cabernet Sauvignon, Finca Decero has solidified its place among Argentina’s elite producers.
VINEYARD
Sourced entirely from the high-altitude Remolinos Vineyard at the Finca Decero estate, situated at 3,500 feet above sea level. The vineyard's gravel-rich alluvial soils are farmed with careful canopy management, including leaf plucking on the east-facing side and cluster thinning to one to two clusters per shoot, yielding 3.6 tons per acre. All fruit is handpicked.
WINEMAKING
The clusters are selected on a sorting table prior to destemming, and individual berries are selected on a sorting table after destemming. The must underwent a 3-7 day cold soak, followed by a 10-day fermentation in small wide stainless steel tanks at 82-86 degrees and finally a 15-18 day extended maceration period. The wine was gently basket pressed before going into French oak barrels (30% new) for malolactic fermentation and 14 months maturation.
VINTAGE
A spring frost impacted some lower-altitude vineyards, with yield losses of up to 25% in the most affected areas. A cooler, rainier summer than usual, with particularly high rainfall in February, slowed ripening and pushed harvest later. A dry, warm autumn rescued the season for reds, delivering excellent phenolic maturation at lower alcohol levels than typical. The result is a fresher, more elegant style with bright acidity and very good concentration.
TASTING NOTE
Decero Cabernet Sauvignon has classic notes of cassis and some cherry and red fruit flavours with fresh acidity. The wine has supple integrated tannins, from 14 months in french oak barrels. A medium bodied, elegant style of Cabernet Sauvignon.
FOOD PAIRING
Red meat dishes
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Mendoza
Farming
Vegan
Alcohol
14.5%
Reviews
Vinous - May 30, 2024
Wine Enthusiast - December 16, 2025
Trade Materials
Other Wines by this Producer
Syrah
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Finca Decero Syrah displays red fruit flavours, spices and mineral notes. A medium bodied wine which shows bright acidity, smooth tannins and a long finish. The wine has spent 14 months in French oak barrels which has further contributed to its textural complexity.
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A single-varietal Tannat from Finca Decero's limited Mini Ediciones range. Grown at 3,500ft in Agrelo, it delivers deep, firm structure with blackberry, coffee and leather.
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Mini Ediciones Cabernet Franc
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Finca Decero's Mini Ediciones Cabernet Franc is one of the winery's three "rare varieties & limited edition" wines. The wine shows nuances of bell pepper, graphite and plum notes with fresh aromatics and taunt acidity resulting in a well-structured Cabernet Franc with great potential for aging.
Malbec
A core intensity of red fruit flavors and lifted violet aromas remain the signature of Malbec from the estate’s Remolinos Vineyard. This is exquisitely balanced by freshness of acidity and an elegant integration of French oak which adds complexity to the rich mid palate.
Mini Ediciones Petit Verdot
As the name suggests, Mini Ediciones are highly limited parcels of wine. From lesser known varieties, these wines are wholly expressive of the Remolinos Vineyard and represent an opportunity to taste a variety rarely seen in a pure form. In 2006, in recognition of its unique potential from the coarse, low vigor soils of our Remolinos Vineyard, the winery first selected a few exceptional barrels of wine to make a well-deserved Decero Mini Ediciones Petit Verdot.
Amano
Decero Amano takes its name from the “Amano” or “by hand” approach. As the pinnacle of the winery's achievements each vintage, Decero Amano is a blend of the most distinctive parcels from the Remolinos Vineyard. The wine is a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Tannat: violet aromas emanate from the Malbec, red fruit flavors and structure of the Cabernet gives excellent length, while the jasmine perfumed Petit Verdot brings firm tannins as does the Tannat, which adds even more textural complexity.
The Owl & The Dust Devil Icon Blend
The Owl & The Dust Devil Icon Blend represents the wild side of Finca Decero, an exceptionally expressive and intense red blend that has as its core some of the specialties of Finca Decero. Its impact on the palate is matched by its groundbreaking Virtual Reality packaging.
