02. Arraigo // ESTATE // CABERNET SAUVIGNON
ORIGIN | ESTATE | CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Each varietal expressing its own main characteristics the wood is only a soft dressing for these wines it never trespasses the intensity of the fruit.
CHARACTERISTICS
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape Origin: Finca Libertad, Mendoza Upper River, (850 meters above sea level, 2800 ft.), Cruz de Piedra, Maipú, Mendoza. Mixture of young vines planted in 1996 and the ancient vines planted in 1993 by the Benegas Family.
Winemarking process: Prefermentative cold maceration. Fermentation in atnk at 25°C with native yeast. Post fermentation for two weeks.
Ageing 6 months in French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES:
-Colour: Intense deep dark red colour, with tile reflex. Bright with great body and structure.
-Nose: Intense aromas of dark fruits such as blackberries, with reminiscence of olives, black pepper and a subtle herbaceous notes.
-Mouth: In the middle palate it shows balance between acidity, tannis and alcohol. Elegant and lonh velvety finish.
Ageing capacity: 8 years
Drinking temperature: 15°/17°C