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Casarena S.V

Owen Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Mendoza

Single Vineyard Cab from the best block of an 80-year old pergola style Cabernet vineyard planted with original vines.

 

VINEYARD

AVERAGE AGE OF VINES: 82 YEARS
AVERAGE ELEVATION: 3150 FEED

VINIFICATION

Hand-harvested from the best blocks of Owen’s Vineyard (Agrelo), an 80-year old pergola style Cabernet vineyard planted with original vines. Cold maceration for 7-10 days; total maceration 45-50 days. Indigenous yeast and spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Aged in French oak for 12 months.

TASTING NOTES

Black and red fruit on the nose with cherry, bell pepper, and subtle hints of coffee from the barrel fully integrated. In the mouth, it is wide and exhibits good complexity and round tannins. It is an elegant and robust wine with a long finish.

FOOD PAIRING

Pair with a juicy steak or pasta bolognese.

Color

Red

Appellation

Mendoza

Alcohol

13.8%

Suggested Retail Price

$30

Reviews

92

"Black currant, black pepper"

Vinous - January 3, 2022

Cabernet Sauvignons in Agrelo often do well during warm years, thanks to the clay soils and this is a perfect example. Aged for 12 months in new French oak. Purplish-red in the glass. The nose offers up black currant, roasted red pepper, black pepper and country herbs. The wood brings out the character. Intense in the mouth, with firm, spiky tannins. Freshness is scarce but the flavors are full and the finish lengthy. Will grow in the bottle. Keep for at least two years.

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