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Wine Information
The 2008 Catena Cabernet Sauvignon presents a dark purple color with tones of garnet. The nose offers intense aromas of ripe black currant fruit with layers of eastern spice, cedar, and a touch of fresh herbs. The mouthfeel is full and rich with layers of cassis and notes of roasted espresso and graphite. The finish is bright and fresh with finely grained tannins.
VINIFICATION:
No cold maceration; the juice begins fermentation right away. Short 12-14 day post-fermentation maceration; finishes malolactic in barrel; 14 months in 80% French oak (30% new) and 20% new American oak.
VINTAGE 2009:
2008 was an outstanding vintage. The growing season began warmer than usual. The conditions were also exceptionally dry. This caused the physiological ripening of sugars to accelerate but the phenological ripening of polyphenols to slow down. In late January, some precipitation moved in which lowered temperatures and brought the physiological and phenological ripening processes back in sync. It was a vintage which started warm and ended cool.
VINEYARDS:
Luján de Cuyo Vineyard, 3,100’ elevation 30% Tupungato Vineyard, 3,770’ elevation 70%
Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13.5 %
Total acidity: 5.6
PH: 3.72
Residual Sugar: 2 g/l
Apellation: Mendoza, Argentina
Food pairings: Stuffed Veal with Red Wine and Shallot Butter
