Catena Appellation Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 75cl

Catena Appellation Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon

• Purple colour with ruby red reflections
• The nose shows intense aromas of ripe red fruit flavours interwoven with spices notes like black pepper, thyme, curry, with layers of cedar
• The mouthfeel is rich with layers of cassis flavours and notes of black pepper, clove, leather and tobacco
• The finish is bright and fresh with finely grained tannins
• Pair with burgers and ribs from the grill
• Rare roast beef, grilled flat iron steak, lamb tagine

Firstly the Catena Appellation Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon wine goes through cold maceration for 3 days at 50ºF. Secondly the juice is fermented for 20 days. Thirdly post fermentation maceration of 10 days. Finally spending 12 months in the barrel. As a result producing a luscious, broad and intense character.

Catena is a name synonymous with . In 1902 original founder Nicola Catena, planted his first and as a result development and fine wine production has ensued.

Nicolas Catena, grandson of Nicola, has pioneered planting at high altitude with many of the vineyards located at c. 5,000ft. This cool and arid climate in the foothills of the Andes has proved to be the perfect location for a range of single vineyard Malbec’s, Cabernet and Chardonnay.